Brighton College Prep School vs Carlton Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 924 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton College Prep School
Brighton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–12
370 students
Carlton Hill Primary School
BRIGHTON · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Brighton College Prep School Brighton, South East | Carlton Hill Primary School BRIGHTON, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1394 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #8080 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–12 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 370 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 370 | 215 |
| Free school meals | – | 41.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brighton | BRIGHTON |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brightoncollege.org.uk/ | www.carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brighton College Prep School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 215.
- •Brighton College Prep School is a independent school while Carlton Hill Primary School is a local authority 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 Prep School better than Carlton Hill Primary 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 Prep School and Carlton Hill Primary School?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Brighton and BRIGHTON in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton College Prep School: 370. Carlton Hill Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton College Prep School and Carlton Hill Primary School rank in South East?
Brighton College Prep School is unranked and Carlton Hill Primary School is 1394th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).