Brighton College vs Reigate Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 47 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
Reigate Grammar School
Reigate · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
1,566 students
| Measure | Brighton College Brighton, South East | Reigate Grammar School Reigate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 679 | #320 of 679 |
| National rank | #1088 of 4,090 | #1777 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 1,450 | 1,566 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,450 | 1,566 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.9 | 48.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.03 | 2.72 |
| A level points per entry | 53.3 | 47.8 |
| town | Brighton | Reigate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brightoncollege.org.uk/ | www.reigategrammar.org |
The verdict
- •Brighton College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 53.9).
- •Reigate Grammar School is the larger school with 1,566 students compared with 1,450.
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 Reigate Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Brighton College ranks higher (68.4 vs 53.9 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 Reigate Grammar School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Reigate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton College: 1,450. Reigate Grammar School: 1,566. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton College and Reigate Grammar School rank in South East?
Brighton College is 222nd of 679 and Reigate Grammar School is 320th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).