How many pupils does Brighton College have?

Brighton College has 1,287 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Brighton College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Brighton College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.3 in 2025/26.

Where is Brighton College?

Brighton College is located at Eastern Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 0AL.

Brighton College

Eastern Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 0AL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

57.3

Attainment 8

11–19

Ages

1,287

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Brighton College

Brighton College is an independent school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,287 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.3 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Brighton and Hove →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,287 / 1,600 (80%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.1%

SEN support

18.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A+

A-level average grade

227 students

70.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Eastern Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 0AL
Phone: 01273704200
Head Master: Steve Marshall-Taylor
Website: https://www.brightoncollege.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Brighton College?: Brighton College is an independent school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Brighton College have?: Brighton College has 1,287 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Brighton College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Brighton College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 57.3 in 2025/26.
Where is Brighton College?: Brighton College is located at Eastern Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 0AL.

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