Brighton College Prep School 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 Prep School
Brighton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–12
370 students
City Academy Whitehawk
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
323 students
| Measure | Brighton College Prep School Brighton, South East | City Academy Whitehawk Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2114 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #12939 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–12 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 370 | 323 |
| Pupils on roll | 370 | 323 |
| Free school meals | – | 63.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.caw.brighton-hove.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brighton College Prep School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 323.
- •Brighton College Prep School 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 Prep School better than City Academy Whitehawk?
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 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 Prep School: 370. City Academy Whitehawk: 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton College Prep School and City Academy Whitehawk rank in South East?
Brighton College Prep School is unranked and City Academy Whitehawk is 2114th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).