Best Secondary Schools in Brighton and Hove 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 10 schools across Brighton and Hove. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Brighton and Hove has 10 secondary schools and a further 9 rated Good — 90% of secondary schools in Brighton and Hove are rated Good or Outstanding overall. King's 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.

10
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
57.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 King's School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
🥈 Dorothy Stringer School
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
🥉 Blatchington Mill School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
4. Varndean School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
5. Patcham High School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
6. Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
7. Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
8. Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
9. Longhill High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 34 View school
10. Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary
 Good 33 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Brighton and Hove?
There are 10 secondary schools in Brighton and Hove, of which 0 (0%) 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 King's 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?
0% of secondary schools in Brighton and Hove are rated Outstanding and 90% 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.