Brighton College offers a blend of academic excellence and a forward-thinking, supportive environment. Academically, it ranks at the top nationally – recently celebrating the best A-level results in the country and the strongest GCSE results of any co-educational school. In 2025, it swept multiple awards, including “UK Boarding School of the Year” and “Top School for A-levels”. This success is rooted in inspirational teaching and a commitment to each pupil’s intellectual curiosity. Equally, the College prides itself on a “culture of kindness,” ensuring every child feels valued and supported. The 100-acre campus is nestled between the sea and the South Downs, featuring cutting-edge facilities – from a state-of-the-art science and sports centre with university-grade laboratories and a swimming pool to an award-winning music school and a professional theatre on site.
Brighton’s younger pupils even enjoy a unique “Beach School” programme, taking advantage of the nearby coast for learning and play. Beyond the classroom, opportunities abound in sport, the performing arts and community service, developing well-rounded individuals ready to thrive.
Boarding is available from Year 9 upward in comfortable Houses that quickly become a home-from-home. Above all, Brighton College’s ethos combines academic ambition with pastoral care so that pupils achieve their best while becoming confident, compassionate young adults.
Why Choose Handcross Brighton College?
- Outstanding Academic Results: Consistently among Britain’s top schools for exam performance – e.g. 99% A*–B at A-level and 95% Grades 9–7 at GCSE in a recent year. Named School of the Decade with an “unprecedented” trio of national awards for academic excellence in 2025.
- Holistic Education: Emphasis on character and kindness as much as achievement. The College’s focus on values ensures each pupil is known and nurtured, creating a happy environment that underpins success.
- World-Class Facilities: Stunning modern facilities designed by award-winning architects inspire creative learning – including a 400-seat theatre, professional dance and music studios, 18 science labs, a 25m indoor pool, and even a rooftop running track.
- Co-curricular Breadth: A huge range of sports (from cricket on the historic Home Ground to swimming in the new lido), plus arts, clubs, and trips – even a beachside learning programme – give every child the chance to find their passion.
- University Destinations: One in three Sixth Formers typically receive Oxbridge offers and hundreds of Russell Group university offers each year. Brighton’s specialist careers team supports applications to top UK and global universities, including the Ivy League.
