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Brighton College

Tuition fees: 60 600£
Age: 11-18
City: Sussex
Accommodation: Boarding
Type of school: Private Co-educational Day and Boarding School
Number of Students: 1100
Year Established: 1845
Available Courses: GCSE & A‑Level with Oxbridge & Ivy League prep, EAL
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Description

Founded in 1845 by William Aldwin Soames, Brighton College was the first independent school in East Sussex. Nestled in the vibrant coastal city of Brighton, it combines historic Gothic Revival architecture with cutting‑edge facilities. Recognised as England’s Independent School of the Year in 2019 and UK School of the Decade, the College consistently excels academically and culturally.

Academic Excellence and University Destinations
Brighton College delivers outstanding results: in 2024, 99.3% A–B at A-Level* (87% A*–A) and 95% 9–7 at GCSE. About a third of Sixth Formers secure conditional offers from Oxbridge, with many proceeding to UCL, Bath, Imperial College, and Ivy League universities in the US.

Campus and Co‑curricular Life
The college spans three campuses with award‑winning buildings, including the new Sports & Science Centre and performing arts hub. More than 100 clubs and societies flourish in drama (15 productions/year), dance, music ensembles (22 groups), rowing, cricket, netball, STEM, debating, and community service – pupils engage in 328 days of service a year.

Boarding & Pastoral Care
Brighton College offers boarding from age 11, with fifteen houses supervised by housemasters and tutors. Pupils benefit from a supportive pastoral network, personal development programmes, and progressive uniform policies, including inclusive dress option.
The College pioneered compulsory Mandarin instruction and champions inclusivity—introducing gender-neutral uniform policies in 2016 and hosting the first gay head boy. Known for its ethos of “kindness and respect,” Brighton prides itself on fostering empathy alongside excellence.


Key Facts

  • Founded: 1845 by William Aldwin Soames
  • Enrolment: ~1,088 total; Senior School ~1,225 pupils, Sixth Form ~430
  • Boarding Houses: 15 (including mixed Sixth Form house)
  • GCSE Results: 95% grades 9–7
  • A-Level Results: 99.3% A*–B; 87% A*–A
  • Awards: England’s Independent School of the Year 2019; UK School of the Decade; Best A-Level, Best Boarding School 2025
  • Campus Developments: Award-winning facilities by OMA, RIBA; performing arts centre, sports and science centre, sky-garden
  • Co‑curricular breadth: 100+ clubs, 22 music groups, 15 drama productions, rowing, netball, cricket, community service, volunteering
  • Notable Alumni: civil engineer Sir Francis Fox; SOE inventor Charles Fraser-Smith; MP Alan Green; co-founder of B&Q David Quayle

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