Brighton College vs Kings Brighton
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.4 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
Kings Brighton
Brighton · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
79 students
| Measure | Brighton College Brighton, South East | Kings Brighton Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 679 | #663 of 679 |
| National rank | #1088 of 4,090 | #3983 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 1,450 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,450 | 79 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 26.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.9 | 2.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.03 | 0.03 |
| A level points per entry | 53.3 | 32.2 |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brightoncollege.org.uk/ | www.kingseducation.com/study-locations/brighton/ |
The verdict
- •Brighton College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 9.0).
- •Brighton College is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 79.
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 Kings Brighton?
On the Success Index (England), Brighton College ranks higher (68.4 vs 9.0 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 Kings Brighton?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton College: 1,450. Kings Brighton: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton College and Kings Brighton rank in South East?
Brighton College is 222nd of 679 and Kings Brighton is 663rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).