Brighton College Prep School
Brighton College Prep School educates around 380 boys and girls from the ages of 3 to 13, making it a small and close-knit setting where pupils are well known to staff. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 10 to 1 underlines the personal attention on offer, and the school's day-only model means family life stays close to home. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent" for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. For families looking to nurture a child through the early and middle years towards senior school, it offers a settled and well-regarded foundation.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 April 2025
Teaching & academics
An ISI judgement of "excellent" reflects strong teaching across the prep years, with the favourable staffing ratio allowing close support for individual learners. Around 7.5 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is set up to help children who need a little extra. Academic scholarships are among those offered, indicating a school that recognises and stretches able pupils.
Headmaster · Ant Falkus
Beyond the classroom
The breadth of scholarships speaks to a wide enrichment offer, spanning music, choral singing, drama, dance, art and photography. This points to a culture where the creative and performing arts sit alongside academic work as genuine routes for talented children to flourish.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 7.46%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,326 - £27,636
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A small, high-performing prep school under Headmaster Ant Falkus, suited to families wanting personal attention and strong creative opportunities through to age 13.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.