Schools in Brighton
There are 63 schools in Brighton on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 40 primary and 6 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Brighton (40)
- Balfour Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN1 6NE
- Benfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BN41 1XS
- Bevendean Primary School and NurseryCommunity school · BN2 4JP
- Brackenbury Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN41 2LA
- Carden Nursery and Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN1 8LU
- Carlton Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN2 9HS
- City Academy WhitehawkAcademy sponsor led · BN2 5FL
- Coldean Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN1 9EN
- Coombe Road Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN2 4BP
- Downs Infant SchoolCommunity school · BN1 6JA
- Downs Junior SchoolCommunity school · BN1 6ED
- Eastbrook Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BN42 4NF
- Elm Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN2 3ES
- Fairlight Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN2 3AJ
- Glebe Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BN42 4GB
- Hertford Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN1 7FP
- Middle Street Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN1 1AL
- Mile Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN41 2WN
- Moulsecoomb Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · BN2 4PA
- Our Lady of Lourdes RC SchoolVoluntary aided school · BN2 7HA
- Patcham Infant SchoolCommunity school · BN1 8WW
- Patcham Junior SchoolCommunity school · BN1 8TA
- Peter Gladwin Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN41 2PA
- Queen's Park Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN2 0BN
- Rudyard Kipling Primary School & NurseryCommunity school · BN2 6RH
- Saltdean Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN2 8HB
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BN1 6UT
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BN2 0AH
- St Luke's Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN2 9ZF
- St Margaret's CofE Primary School, RottingdeanVoluntary aided school · BN2 7HB
- St Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BN2 5EA
- St Martin's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BN2 3LJ
- St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BN1 3EF
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BN41 1LB
- St Nicolas CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BN41 2LA
- St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BN1 3LP
- Stanford Infant SchoolCommunity school · BN1 5PS
- Stanford Junior SchoolCommunity school · BN1 5PR
- Westdene Primary SchoolCommunity school · BN1 5GN
- Woodingdean Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BN2 6BB
Secondary schools in Brighton (6)
- Brighton Aldridge Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BN1 9PW
- Dorothy Stringer SchoolCommunity school · BN1 6PZ
- Longhill High SchoolCommunity school · BN2 7FR
- Patcham High SchoolCommunity school · BN1 8PB
- Portslade Aldridge Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BN41 2WS
- Varndean SchoolCommunity school · BN1 6NP
Sixth form / 16-plus in Brighton (1)
- Varndean CollegeFurther education · BN1 6WQ
Nursery schools in Brighton (2)
- Royal Spa Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BN2 0BT
- Tarnerland Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BN2 0GR
Other phases in Brighton (14)
- Brighton CollegeOther independent school · BN2 0AL
- Brighton College Prep SchoolOther independent school · BN2 5JJ
- Central Hub BrightonPupil referral unit · BN1 7FP
- Downs View Life Skills CollegeSpecial post 16 institution · BN1 8XR
- Downs View Special SchoolCommunity special school · BN2 6BB
- Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf ChildrenNon-maintained special school · BN2 0LS
- Hill Park SchoolCommunity special school · BN41 2FU
- Kings BrightonOther independent school · BN1 4SB
- Oxford International College, BrightonOther independent school · BN2 7BA
- Roedean SchoolOther independent school · BN2 5RQ
- St. John's College (Brighton)Special post 16 institution · BN2 0AF
- Team DomenicaSpecial post 16 institution · BN1 4QE
- University of BrightonHigher education institutions · BN2 4AT
- University of SussexHigher education institutions · BN1 9RH
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Brighton?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 63 open schools with a Brighton address (as of 5 June 2026), including 40 primary and 6 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Brighton guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Brighton?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.