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Schools in Brighton and Hove, South East (2025)

67 schools · 31,951 students · 46 local authority, 11 academy, 10 independent · median Pupils on roll 353.

Brighton and Hove, in South East, has 67 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 31,951 students. By level there are 48 primary, 14 secondary, 5 all-through; by sector 46 local authority, 11 academy, 10 independent.

The median Pupils on roll across Brighton and Hove's schools is 353, above the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

61 of the 67 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is The Montessori Place (93.9, top 5% of all-through schools nationally), followed by Stanford Primary School (90.0, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and Brighton Girls GDST (89.0, top 10% of all-through schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are Cardinal Newman Catholic School (2,657 students), Dorothy Stringer School (1,626 students), Blatchington Mill School (1,622 students). 2 schools are single-sex.

Schools are spread across 4 towns, with the most in Brighton (48), Hove (16), BRIGHTON (2), Brighton and Hove (1).

Best primary schools in Brighton and HoveBest secondary schools in Brighton and HoveBest state schools in Brighton and HoveBest academies & free schools in Brighton and HoveBest independent schools in Brighton and HoveSecondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Brighton and HovePrimary Schools by KS2 Results in Brighton and HoveLargest Schools in Brighton and Hove

Top 60 schools in Brighton and Hove

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East. The remaining 1 ranked schools are listed below the table.

  1. 1
    94
    The Montessori PlaceHove · Independent All-through– · 165 students
  2. 2
    90
    Stanford Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary– · 197 students
  3. 3
    89
    Brighton Girls GDSTBrighton · Independent All-through62.5 Attainment 8 · 405 students
  4. 4
    85
    Patcham Infant SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary– · 272 students
  5. 5
    76
    Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & HoveBrighton and Hove · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 614 students
  6. 6
    75
    Downs Infant SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary– · 289 students
  7. 7
    75
    Dorothy Stringer SchoolBrighton · Local authority Secondary53.3 Attainment 8 · 1,626 students
  8. 8
    74
    Blatchington Mill SchoolHove · Local authority Secondary51.0 Attainment 8 · 1,622 students
  9. 9
    70
    King's SchoolHove · Academy Secondary53.7 Attainment 8 · 925 students
  10. 10
    70
    Balfour Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 695 students
  11. 11
    69
    West Hove Infant SchoolHove · Local authority Primary– · 506 students
  12. 12
    69
    Cardinal Newman Catholic SchoolHove · Local authority Secondary50.4 Attainment 8 · 2,657 students
  13. 13
    68
    Brighton CollegeBrighton · Independent Secondary57.9 Attainment 8 · 1,450 students
  14. 14
    68
    Varndean SchoolBrighton · Local authority Secondary48.8 Attainment 8 · 1,487 students
  15. 15
    67
    Hove Junior SchoolHove · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 671 students
  16. 16
    65
    St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 151 students
  17. 17
    63
    Patcham Junior SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 353 students
  18. 18
    62
    Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolHove · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
  19. 19
    59
    Peter Gladwin Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
  20. 20
    56
    St Margaret's CofE Primary School, RottingdeanBrighton · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 172 students
  21. 21
    56
    St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolHove · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 648 students
  22. 22
    55
    St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 220 students
  23. 23
    54
    Patcham High SchoolBrighton · Local authority Secondary45.5 Attainment 8 · 1,074 students
  24. 24
    50
    Carlton Hill Primary SchoolBRIGHTON · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
  25. 25
    49
    Aldrington CofE Primary SchoolHove · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
  26. 26
    45
    Westdene Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
  27. 27
    45
    Downs Junior SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 495 students
  28. 28
    42
    Portslade Aldridge Community AcademyBrighton · Academy Secondary42.7 Attainment 8 · 910 students
  29. 29
    42
    Goldstone Primary SchoolHove · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 659 students
  30. 30
    41
    Middle Street Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 141 students
  31. 31
    39
    St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
  32. 32
    39
    Brunswick Primary SchoolHove · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 586 students
  33. 33
    37
    Saltdean Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 533 students
  34. 34
    37
    St Luke's Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 622 students
  35. 35
    36
    Bevendean Primary School and NurseryBrighton · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 317 students
  36. 36
    34
    Mile Oak Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 342 students
  37. 37
    33
    St Nicolas CofE Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 416 students
  38. 38
    32
    Hove Park School and Sixth Form CentreHove · Local authority Secondary41.1 Attainment 8 · 941 students
  39. 39
    31
    West Blatchington Primary and Nursery SchoolHove · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
  40. 40
    28
    Coldean Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 309 students
  41. 41
    28
    St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
  42. 42
    27
    Our Lady of Lourdes RC SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
  43. 43
    26
    City Academy WhitehawkBrighton · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 323 students
  44. 44
    26
    St Martin's CofE Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
  45. 45
    25
    Carden Nursery and Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 359 students
  46. 46
    24
    Elm Grove Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 404 students
  47. 47
    23
    Benfield Primary SchoolBrighton · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
  48. 48
    23
    Moulsecoomb Primary SchoolBrighton · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
  49. 49
    23
    Hertford Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
  50. 50
    23
    Rudyard Kipling Primary School & NurseryBrighton · Local authority Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 312 students
  51. 51
    22
    Brackenbury Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
  52. 52
    22
    Hangleton Primary SchoolHove · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 353 students
  53. 53
    21
    Roedean SchoolBrighton · Independent Secondary16.5 Attainment 8 · 519 students
  54. 54
    19
    Fairlight Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 393 students
  55. 55
    18
    Oxford International College, BrightonBrighton · Independent Secondary10.4 Attainment 8 · 158 students
  56. 56
    15
    Longhill High SchoolBrighton · Local authority Secondary32.9 Attainment 8 · 632 students
  57. 57
    13
    Brighton Aldridge Community AcademyBrighton · Academy Secondary36.2 Attainment 8 · 808 students
  58. 58
    12
    Queen's Park Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 286 students
  59. 59
    11
    St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolBrighton · Local authority Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
  60. 60
    9
    Kings BrightonBrighton · Independent Secondary2.5 Attainment 8 · 79 students

More ranked schools in Brighton and Hove

Ranked 61 to 61 by Success Index (England).

  1. 61.St Mark's CofE Primary School5.5

Other schools in Brighton and Hove

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.

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Brighton College Prep School

Brighton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–12

370 students

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Coombe Road Primary School

Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11

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Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove

Hove · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13

262 students

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St Christopher's School

Hove · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13

200 students

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Windlesham School

BRIGHTON · Independent primary · Ages 2–11

128 students

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Woodingdean Primary School

Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Brighton and Hove?

The Montessori Place is the highest-ranked school in Brighton and Hove with a Success Index (England) of 93.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of all-through schools in England).

How many schools are in Brighton and Hove?

Brighton and Hove has 67 schools (5 all-through, 48 primary, 14 secondary) educating 31,951 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Brighton and Hove?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Brighton and Hove is 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.