Brighton College, Brighton BN2

Brighton College

Boys & Girls, 3-18

Day & Boarding

East Sussex

/Regions

South East

East Sussex

Brighton College

Brighton College is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 located in the heart of Brighton. The school puts a particular emphasis on the importance of kindness and aims to 'celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, whether that person be shy or confident, sporty, scholarly or both.' The school aims to instil a love of learning through inspirational teachers offering 'passion, commitment and kindness'.

The College aims to 'turn out well-educated, tolerant and intellectually curious young adults who are ready to take a full, active and positive role in the life of our country and of our world'. The College is part of a wider family of schools with two three prep schools – Handcross, Hove and London – and international schools in Singapore, Thailand, UAE and Vietnam. The College has also announced the opening of three new schools in Europe – Madrid, Lisbon and Rome.

Age

Boys & Girls, 3-18

Type

Pre-Prep to Senior

The Principal

The Principal of Brighton College is Richard Cairns. He says: 'If you were to ask current parents why they chose Brighton College for their son or daughter, they would tell you the children here are cheerful, balanced, at ease with themselves and each other – yet excited and enthused by the challenges before them. They might add that the College succeeds in combining academic excellence with a wealth of co-curricular opportunities, all underpinned by a deep commitment to the individual needs and enthusiasms of each child.

'As Principal, I believe passionately in the importance of the individual. Every child at Brighton College is valued for his or her own sake, and is encouraged to develop his or her talents to the full in a community where there are no stereotypes and where every achievement, however small, is noticed.'

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Richard Cairns is Principal of Brighton College.

Curriculum

The College celebrated another stellar year of academic results both at A Level and GCSE. Academic excellence is at the very heart of Brighton College – through outstanding teaching, pupils develop a life-long love of learning and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

A LEVEL A*–B

98%

A LEVEL A* / A

85%

A LEVEL A*s

49%

GCSE 9–7

98%

GCSE 9 / 8

90%

GCSE 9s

64%

2025 results.

% secured a place at their first choice of university.

Pastoral care

Brighton College prides itself on a culture of kindness which is embedded throughout the school. Kindness bands are given out to all pupils at the start of the year as a daily reminder to show kindness to others and distinctions are awarded to those who show real kindness to others. The College's pastoral system aims to ensure that everyone feels cared for in both academic and personal matters.

Extracurricular

The College offers over 100 activities for pupils to choose from over 10 designated activity slots each week, enabling them to enrich their academic lives and pursue a range of interests outside the classroom. Pupils also have the opportunity to make a difference through a programme of service, volunteering and charity projects. The College boasts a wide range of performing and creative arts opportunities and encourages sport for all.

Ethos

Kindness is at the centre of the culture of the school and pupils are rewarded when they show real kindness to others. This culture permeates throughout College life and helps to ensure that all pupils are valued for who they are, enabling them to flourish personally, academically and spiritually. The College prides itself on its promotion of wellbeing and has a team of qualified nurses on hand in the Health and Wellbeing Centre.

Brighton College is one of the country's leading independent schools for girls and boys aged 3-18.

The College regularly achieves the best A-level and GCSE results of any co-educational school, whilst ensuring children enjoy a wealth of extracurricular opportunities.

Renowned for its focus on kindness, the school also excels in art, music, dance, drama and sport, and is proud to ensure every child is valued for who they are.

The ethos of Brighton College is to turn out well educated, kind and intellectually curious young adults who are ready to take a full, active and positive role in the world. The school achieves this through emphasising three key values – a love of learning for its own sake, innovation and kindness.

What makes Brighton unique is how these values are reinforced across all walks of school life. Values are not just taught – pupils are guided in what it means to live by them.

From encouraging pupils to start their own societies to making community work part of the curriculum, Brighton merges academic excellence with a deep sense of community and social responsibility.

Source: Brighton College

Visiting Brighton College

Open Events provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Find out more about open mornings at Brighton College.

Fees, Inspections & Governance

Fees

Day fees for Year 7 start at £9,212 per term, rising to £12,647 for Year 13. For Full Boarding, the termly cost from Year 9 is £20,953 rising to £22,125 per term in Year 13.

Read about Brighton College Fees

Inspections

Brighton College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

Governance

The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website.

Read the inspection report

Brighton College Admissions

For more information about joining Brighton College, please contact the Admissions team at the school.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Brighton College.

Brighton College Feeder Preps

Pupils join Brighton College from a number of 'feeder' prep schools including:

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St Andrew's Prep

Day & Boarding

Boys & Girls, 1-13

Eastbourne

Leavers' Destinations

At the end of their time at Brighton College, pupils go on to a number of leading senior schools.

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Brighton College, Eastern Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0AL.
Boys & Girls, 3-18 · Day & Boarding
To discover more, visit the Brighton College website.