Brighton Girls GDST vs The Montessori Place
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 944 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Girls GDST
Brighton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
405 students
The Montessori Place
Hove · Independent all-through · Ages 1–19
165 students
| Measure | Brighton Girls GDST Brighton, South East | The Montessori Place Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #87 of 679 | #45 of 679 |
| National rank | #299 of 4,090 | #153 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 1–19 |
| Students | 405 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 165 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 46.7% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 91.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | 45.5 |
| town | Brighton | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brightongirls.gdst.net | themontessoriplace.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Montessori Place scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 89.0).
- •Brighton Girls GDST is the larger school with 405 students compared with 165.
- •Brighton Girls GDST is girls and The Montessori Place is co-educational.
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 Girls GDST better than The Montessori Place?
On the Success Index (England), The Montessori Place ranks higher (93.9 vs 89.0 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 Girls GDST and The Montessori Place?
About 944 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton Girls GDST: 405. The Montessori Place: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton Girls GDST and The Montessori Place rank in South East?
Brighton Girls GDST is 87th of 679 and The Montessori Place is 45th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).