--- title: Brighton College description: Brighton College, a leading independent school renowned for exceptional academic results, nurturing environment, top sports and arts programs image: https://ukschools.com/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Brighton%20College/Brighton%20College%20Landing%20Page-1.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://ukschools.com/brighton-college#main-content) [![UKschools (1)](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/UKschools%20(1).png?width=300&height=48&name=UKschools%20(1).png)](https://ukschools.com?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://ukschools.com/about-us) - Students & Families Show submenu for Students & Families - [Our Approach](https://ukschools.com/advising-families) - [School Placement](https://ukschools.com/uk-schools) - [Immersion Courses](https://ukschools.com/school-immersions-programme) - [University Guidance](https://ukschools.com/uk-universities) - [Testimonials](https://ukschools.com/testimonials) - Courses & Learning Show submenu for Courses & Learning - [UK Summer Schools](https://ukschools.com/uk-summer-schools) - [Catalyst](https://ukschools.com/catalyst) - [Malvern College Summer School](https://ukschools.com/malvern-college-summer-school) - [Taunton International Summer School](https://ukschools.com/taunton-school-international-summer-school) - [18+ Courses](https://ukschools.com/18courses) - [Tutoring](https://ukschools.com/tutoring) - [Atom Learning](https://ukschools.com/atom-learning) - [UKISET](https://ukschools.com/ukiset) - [Advice for Schools](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy) Show submenu for Advice for Schools - [Strategic Consultancy](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#StrategicConsultancy) - [Restructuring & Change](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#RestructuringChange) - [Mergers & Acquisitions](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#MergersAcquisitions) - [Marketing & Media](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#MarketingMedia) - [Fundraising & Development](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#FundraisingandDevelopment) - [Featured School Update](https://ukschools.com/featured-school-update) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [About Us](https://ukschools.com/about-us) - Students & Families Show submenu for Students & Families - [Our Approach](https://ukschools.com/advising-families) - [School Placement](https://ukschools.com/uk-schools) - [Immersion Courses](https://ukschools.com/school-immersions-programme) - [University Guidance](https://ukschools.com/uk-universities) - [Testimonials](https://ukschools.com/testimonials) - Courses & Learning Show submenu for Courses & Learning - [UK Summer Schools](https://ukschools.com/uk-summer-schools) - [Catalyst](https://ukschools.com/catalyst) - [Malvern College Summer School](https://ukschools.com/malvern-college-summer-school) - [Taunton International Summer School](https://ukschools.com/taunton-school-international-summer-school) - [18+ Courses](https://ukschools.com/18courses) - [Tutoring](https://ukschools.com/tutoring) - [Atom Learning](https://ukschools.com/atom-learning) - [UKISET](https://ukschools.com/ukiset) - [Advice for Schools](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy) Show submenu for Advice for Schools - [Strategic Consultancy](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#StrategicConsultancy) - [Restructuring & Change](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#RestructuringChange) - [Mergers & Acquisitions](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#MergersAcquisitions) - [Marketing & Media](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#MarketingMedia) - [Fundraising & Development](https://ukschools.com/school-consultancy#FundraisingandDevelopment) - [Featured School Update](https://ukschools.com/featured-school-update) [Featured Schools](https://ukschools.com/listings?hsLang=en)       Brighton College One of the leading independent schools for girls and boys, Brighton College regularly achieves some of the best A-level and GCSE results in the UK. This year was no exception with a phenomenal 98% A\*-B at A-level and 97% 7-9 (equivalent to A\*-A) at GCSE. ![Brighton College (11)](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Brighton%20College/Brighton%20College%20(11).jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=Brighton%20College%20(11).jpg "Brighton College (11)") Young people who are happy are young people who thrive, so the College creates an environment of kindness and inclusivity where everyone feels valued for who they are. Pupils are inspired by brilliant teachers, allowing them to achieve more than they ever thought possible, developing a life-long love of learning. Teaching at Brighton College is characterised by passion. Outstanding teachers encourage inquisitive minds, inspire confidence, and provide a wide range of exciting activities outside the classroom. **Boarding** Boarding is extremely popular at Brighton College and we are proud to offer a genuine home away from home for our pupils. With six modern boarding Houses and state-of-the art facilities, boarders form warm relationships with those in their House families, and enjoy a rich programme of clubs and activities, and all that the College has to offer. **Sports** We are one of the leading sporting schools in England, where our top sporting talent regularly achieve regional and national honours. Our ethos is very much about sport for everyone, and we cater for all pupils. Our major sports are cricket, football, hockey, netball and rugby, and there are also opportunities to get involved in athletics, badminton, basketball, beach volleyball, fencing, golf, horse riding, karate, sailing, squash, swimming, tennis, and so many more. **The Arts** Art, dance, drama and music are central to the life of the College. Our pupils enjoy the most modern and dynamic opportunities in all of the arts studied here. Each year we stage a vast range of musical, dramatic and dance productions, from informal concerts to major performances. We have a world-class 400-seat theatre, Dance School and Drama Studio. ![Brighton College (5)](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Brighton%20College/Brighton%20College%20(5).jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=Brighton%20College%20(5).jpg "Brighton College (5)") ![Brighton College (1)](https://ukschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Brighton%20College/Brighton%20College%20(1).jpg?width=2000&height=1335&name=Brighton%20College%20(1).jpg "Brighton College (1)") **Society** We believe we all have a responsibility to play a full and active part in society. Every week, pupils spend time helping out in the community, visiting elderly people and supporting disadvantaged people. Thousands of pounds are raised for local and national charities each year, and our annual Make a Difference Day sees every pupil and teacher spend the day working in the community. **Entry to Top Universities Around the World** As one of the leading co-educational schools in the UK at A-level, we help pupils reach the university of their choice, whether in the UK or abroad. We have a Global Futures Hub at Brighton College which is an inspiring space that provides students with access to the Directors of Global Futures for university admissions and careers advice. Pupils go on to study at Oxford, Cambridge, Russell Group universities and win places at almost every one of the global top 30 universities, including Harvard, Yale and Princeton. **Our Location** The College is a secure and self-contained campus, close to the fresh air of the sea. An oasis of calm and tranquillity, where pupils feel comfortable and relaxed moving around all areas of the school. As well as being a short walk from the famous Brighton Palace Pier, the College has the stunningly beautiful South Downs National Park on its doorstep. With excellent flight links from all London airports, Brighton College is just a 30-minute drive from London Gatwick Airport and 75 minutes from London Heathrow Airport. Central London is an easy 50-minute direct train journey. **Awards and Accolades** *The Sunday Times* named Brighton College ‘Top Co-educational School in the UK’ and ‘UK Boarding School of the Year’ in both 2025 and 2026, as well as awarding the College the prestigious title of ‘UK School of the Decade’, an honour bestowed only once. *The Week* has also recognised Brighton College as ‘Best Sixth Form in Britain’, ‘Britain’s Most Forward-thinking School’ and ‘Top in Britain for STEM’. > ***“Brighton College is one of the great modern success stories of independent education.”***  > >  *The Sunday Times* > ***“One word: exceptional.”*** > > *Tatler* > ***” Most forward-thinking school.”*** > > *The Week* ![Brighton College (6)](https://26743376.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/26743376/hubfs/Featured%20Schools/Brighton%20College/Brighton%20College%20(6).jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Brighton%20College%20(6).jpg) ![Brighton College 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