Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Brighton and Hove 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 84 schools across Brighton and Hove. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Brighton and Hove has 84 primary & secondary schools, of which 9 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 57 rated Good — 79% of primary & secondary schools in Brighton and Hove are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Tarnerland Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Brighton and Hove follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

84
Total schools
9
Outstanding
11%
Outstanding rate
57.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Tarnerland Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Royal Spa Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 St Christopher's School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
4. Downs View Special School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Brighton Girls GDST
Not applicable
 — 88 View school
6. Brighton College
Not applicable
 — 82 View school
7. Patcham Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Stanford Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
10. Central Hub Brighton
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
11. Peter Gladwin Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
12. Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
Primary
 Good 78 View school
13. Carlton Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
14. Patcham Junior School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
15. Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
16. Balfour Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
17. Woodingdean Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
18. St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
19. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
20. St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
Primary
 Good 73 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Brighton and Hove?
There are 84 primary & secondary schools in Brighton and Hove, of which 9 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Brighton and Hove?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Brighton and Hove is Tarnerland Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Brighton and Hove?
Primary and secondary school applications in Brighton and Hove are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Brighton and Hove council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Brighton and Hove?
11% of primary & secondary schools in Brighton and Hove are rated Outstanding and 68% are rated Good. 81% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.