A-level 2024/25
#8 of 2,536
Better than 99% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 114614.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 57.3 | 47.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 69.2% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 49.4% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 64.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 233 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 53.27, better than England, better than Brighton and Hove | 38.79 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | A+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 53.7, better than England, better than Brighton and Hove | 38.06 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | A+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 70.5%, better than England, better than Brighton and Hove | 18.6% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.28, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 248 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist*- | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,450 |
| Girls | 684 |
| Boys | 766 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 272 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 2 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 79.3% |
| Higher education | 61.6% |
| Employment | 13.4% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 11.2% |
| Further education | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Brighton College Prep School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Queen's Park Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Royal Spa Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Luke's Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Tarnerland Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Mark's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Carlton Hill Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2014. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | City Academy Whitehawk | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Elm Grove Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2017. |
Brighton College ranks 8 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 99% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Brighton College was A+, and 70.5% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Brighton College has 1,450 pupils aged 11 to 19.
Yes, Brighton College teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.