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King's School

Brighton and Hove, BN3 8BNSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
+0.84
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
244 1st-choice / 172 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#170 of 3,141 nationally

About King's School

If you are a parent in Brighton and Hove researching secondary schools, the numbers alone tell a compelling story about King's School. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 737 applications for just 172 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 4.28. That means more than four families applied for every available spot, and of the 244 families who put it as their first choice, 162 were offered a place. This level of demand is a strong signal from the local community. While the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, the sheer volume of first-preference applications suggests a school that local families are actively choosing. The school is a mixed, Christian-faith secondary for ages 11 to 19, with a current roll of 903 pupils against a capacity of 1050, so there is some room to grow.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChristian
AddressHangleton Way, Hove, Brighton and Hove, BN3 8BN
HeadteacherSarah Price
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Number of Pupils903
Free School Meals (FSM)19.2%
School Capacity903 / 1,050 (86% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Dining HallMusic RoomsTennis CourtsScience LabsSports HallAstro TurfSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

DanceHockeyTennisFootballSwimmingNetballGymnasticsBasketballRugbyAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessModel United NationsYoung EnterpriseNewspaperOrchestraDuke of EdinburghDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King's School

King's School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.