Schools in Brighton: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
201 registered schools in Brighton, South East. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
201
Schools total
168 primary · 33 secondary
57%
Good or Outstanding
114 of 201
25
Rated Outstanding
89
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Brighton
168 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Barcombe Church of England Primary School | BN8 5DN | Outstanding |
| Bramber Primary School | BN14 8QB | Outstanding |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School | BN14 7TQ | Outstanding |
| Downs Infant School | BN1 6JA | Outstanding |
| Downs Junior School | BN1 6ED | Outstanding |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School | BN12 4RN | Outstanding |
| Hassocks Infant School | BN6 8EY | Outstanding |
| Hertford Primary School | BN1 7FP | Outstanding |
| Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School | BN7 3NR | Outstanding |
| Langney Primary Academy | BN23 7EA | Outstanding |
| Motcombe Infants' School | BN21 1SN | Outstanding |
| Pashley Down Infant School | BN20 8NX | Outstanding |
| Patcham Infant School | BN1 8WW | Outstanding |
| Roselands Infants' School | BN22 8PD | Outstanding |
| Seaside Primary School | BN15 8DL | Outstanding |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | BN3 3YT | Outstanding |
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School | BN6 9UY | Outstanding |
| St Luke's Primary School | BN2 9ZF | Outstanding |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School | BN43 6PE | Outstanding |
| Stanford Infant School | BN1 5PS | Outstanding |
| Upper Beeding Primary School | BN44 3HY | Outstanding |
| West Hove Infant School | BN3 5JA | Outstanding |
| Albourne Church of England Primary School | BN6 9DH | Good |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School | BN3 7QD | Good |
| Alfriston School | BN26 5XB | Good |
Best secondary schools in Brighton
33 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Downlands Community School | BN6 8LP | Outstanding |
| Priory School | BN7 2XN | Outstanding |
| Shoreham Academy | BN43 6YT | Outstanding |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School | BN3 6ND | Good |
| Chailey School | BN8 4PU | Good |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing | BN11 2JX | Good |
| Dorothy Stringer School | BN1 6PZ | Good |
| Durrington High School | BN13 1JX | Good |
| King's School | BN3 8BN | Good |
| Longhill High School | BN2 7FR | Good |
| Patcham High School | BN1 8PB | Good |
| Peacehaven Community School | BN10 8RB | Good |
| Ratton School | BN21 2XR | Good |
| Seaford Head School | BN25 4LX | Good |
| Seahaven Academy | BN9 9TD | Good |
| St Catherine's College | BN23 7BL | Good |
| Steyning Grammar School | BN44 3RX | Good |
| Varndean School | BN1 6NP | Good |
| Willingdon Community School | BN20 9QX | Good |
| Blatchington Mill School | BN3 7BW | Requires improvement |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre | BN3 7BN | Requires improvement |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy | BN41 2WS | Requires improvement |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School | BN12 5AF | Requires improvement |
| The Angmering School | BN16 4HH | Requires improvement |
| The Eastbourne Academy | BN22 9RQ | Requires improvement |
Check schools near a specific Brighton address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Brighton: FAQ
How many schools are there in Brighton?
There are 201 registered schools in Brighton on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 168 primary, 33 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 57% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Brighton?
25 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Brighton, and 89 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Brighton postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Brighton postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Brighton affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.