Brighton and Hove independent schools league table 2025
Fee-paying schools, scored only where they publish results in the performance tables. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 6 schools in Brighton and Hove, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 194The Montessori PlaceHove · Independent All-through– · 165 students
- 289Brighton Girls GDSTBrighton · Independent All-through62.5 Attainment 8 · 405 students
- 368Brighton CollegeBrighton · Independent Secondary57.9 Attainment 8 · 1,450 students
- 421Roedean SchoolBrighton · Independent Secondary16.5 Attainment 8 · 519 students
- 518Oxford International College, BrightonBrighton · Independent Secondary10.4 Attainment 8 · 158 students
- 69Kings BrightonBrighton · Independent Secondary2.5 Attainment 8 · 79 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Montessori Place Hove · All-through · Ages 1–19 | Independent | 93.9 Top 5% | – | 165 |
| 2 | Brighton Girls GDST Brighton · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 89.0 Top 10% | 62.5 Attainment 8 | 405 |
| 3 | Brighton College Brighton · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 68.4 Top 50% | 57.9 Attainment 8 | 1,450 |
| 4 | Roedean School Brighton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 20.5 Lower 50% | 16.5 Attainment 8 | 519 |
| 5 | Oxford International College, Brighton Brighton · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Independent | 18.0 Lower 50% | 10.4 Attainment 8 | 158 |
| 6 | Kings Brighton Brighton · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Independent | 9.0 Lower 50% | 2.5 Attainment 8 | 79 |
The Montessori Place in Hove leads the 2025 list of independent schools in Brighton and Hove with a Success Index (England) of 93.9. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South East independent schools league table, every school on the Brighton and Hove page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Brighton and Hove?
The Montessori Place in Hove, South East ranks first among independent schools in Brighton and Hove with a Success Index (England) of 93.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 165).
How are independent schools in Brighton and Hove ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.