Brighton College vs City Academy Whitehawk
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km 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
City Academy Whitehawk
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
323 students
| Measure | Brighton College Brighton, South East | City Academy Whitehawk Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 679 | #2114 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1088 of 4,090 | #12939 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,450 | 323 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,450 | 323 |
| Free school meals | – | 63.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.caw.brighton-hove.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brighton College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 26.3).
- •Brighton College is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 323.
- •Brighton College is a independent school while City Academy Whitehawk is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 City Academy Whitehawk?
On the Success Index (England), Brighton College ranks higher (68.4 vs 26.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brighton College and City Academy Whitehawk?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton College: 1,450. City Academy Whitehawk: 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton College and City Academy Whitehawk rank in South East?
Brighton College is 222nd of 679 and City Academy Whitehawk is 2114th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).