Brighton College vs Brighton College Prep School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 94 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton College
Brighton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
1,450 students
Brighton College Prep School
Brighton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–12
370 students
| Measure | Brighton College Brighton, South East | Brighton College Prep School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #222 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #1088 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–12 |
| Students | 1,450 | 370 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,450 | 370 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 84.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | 53.3 | – |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brightoncollege.org.uk/ | www.brightoncollege.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brighton College is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 370.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brighton College better than Brighton College Prep School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brighton College and Brighton College Prep School?
About 94 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton College: 1,450. Brighton College Prep School: 370. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton College and Brighton College Prep School rank in South East?
Brighton College is 222nd of 679 and Brighton College Prep School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).