Brighton College
Academic results at Brighton College place it among the most successful schools of its kind, with the ISI judging both education quality and personal development as excellent. This large coeducational school takes pupils from 11 to 18, with day and boarding places and a substantial sixth form of more than 500. A bespoke 11+ assessment in English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning sets a high bar, and the breadth of provision suits ambitious families seeking a stretching, all-round education.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
98%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
85%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
98%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 15 October 2024
Teaching & academics
The figures speak plainly: 98% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7, against a national average of 23%, while 85% of A-level grades were A*-A and 98% A*-B. Sixth-formers favour the sciences, mathematics and economics, alongside history and English literature, and the curriculum extends to BTEC and the EPQ for those wanting different routes. Languages are a genuine strength, with French, Spanish, German, Chinese and Russian all on offer. Around 18% of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school accommodates a range of learning needs alongside its academic intensity.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head master · Mr Steve Marshall-Taylor
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 525
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is prominent, with rugby, football, cricket, netball and hockey forming the core of the games programme. Scholarships in academics, art, music and sport point to serious provision in each of these areas.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 18.49%
- EHC plans
- 0.08%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils in year 7–11 hand their phones in at morning registration and collect them at the end of the school day (for day pupils when they are going home). Sixth form have opportunities to engage in the 'detox principle' but are expected to model responsible and respectful use of devices at all times.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £27,636 - £37,941
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £52,977 - £66,375
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Brighton Girls GDST
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.