Best Secondary Schools in Brighton 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 12 secondary schools in Brighton — Ofsted ratings, GCSE & Progress 8 results & admissions data.
Brighton Secondary Schools at a Glance
12Secondary Schools in Brighton
83%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (12 inspected)
+0.05Average Progress 8 across 10 schools
10Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Secondary Schools in Brighton
| School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's School | Brighton and Hove | Good | +0.84 | 92% | 36% |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School | Brighton and Hove | Outstanding | +0.56 | 81% | 34% |
| Varndean College | Brighton and Hove | Good | +0.42 | 80% | 66% |
| Blatchington Mill School | Brighton and Hove | Good | +0.30 | 79% | 53% |
| Dorothy Stringer School | Brighton and Hove | Good | +0.11 | 74% | 73% |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy | Brighton and Hove | Good | -0.01 | 66% | 63% |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre | Brighton and Hove | Good | -0.13 | 63% | 74% |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy | Brighton and Hove | Good | -0.40 | 48% | 28% |
| Patcham High School | Brighton and Hove | Good | -0.45 | 63% | 68% |
| Longhill High School | Brighton and Hove | Requires Improvement | -0.70 | 48% | 18% |
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