Focus 

Enthusiasm, awareness, respect and tolerance

Day fees 2024/25

$31,200–$42,800 (incl. VAT)

Boarding fees 2024/25 

$70,700–$74,700 (incl. VAT)

Pupils 

1,240

Ages

11–18

Spear’s Review

Regularly top of the academic league tables, Brighton College is a fantastically well-equipped school far away from the pressures of London.

With an inclusive and progressive philosophy of learning, it aims to produce ambitious children who are ‘at ease with themselves’ and have a lifelong love of learning. Frequently regarded by industry commentators as one of the top co-educational schools in the country, Brighton College fosters a culture based on integrity, kindness and contentment. Older students are encouraged to mentor younger children and mix with those outside of their year group. 

Children are also taught to practice kindness to themselves, with well-being a central tenet of the school’s culture. Students have access to a 24-hour health and well-being centre, a nutritionist, a cold water therapist and a clinical scientist providing advice on sleep hygiene. 

Academics

95 per cent of GCSE results are grades 7–9.

87 per cent of A-Level results are A* or A.

University and college destinations

According to the school, around one-third of graduates are offered places at Oxford or Cambridge each year, with around 700 offers received annually from Russell Group universities. US universities are also well represented, with students receiving offers from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Columbia and UC Berkele 

Head teacher

The current head master of Brighton College is Steve Marshall-Taylor. He succeeded Richard Cairns, who is now the principal of all 11 Brighton College schools globally. Marshall-Taylor graduated from Nottingham University with a first in French and German, and completed his PGCE at the University of Cambridge. He held several roles at King’s College School, Wimbledon, before joining Brighton College as deputy headmaster in 2013.

Admissions

Following registration, children are invited to sit assessments, either at the college or via the ISEB Common Pre-Test at their current prep school. Successful candidates are invited to spend a day at the college for the second part of the assessment process. Children are offered a place on the basis of a successful assessment.

Accessibility

Heathrow Airport: 1 hour 15 minutes

Location

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