Join us at our next College Open Morning on Saturday 30 January 2027 or at our next Prep Open Morning on Saturday 6 February 2027.
An Award-Winning School in Brighton
Brighton College is an award-winning independent day and boarding school in Brighton, East Sussex, educating girls and boys aged 3 to 18. Our approach combines exceptional academic achievement with a culture of kindness, where every pupil is known, encouraged to be themselves and given extraordinary opportunities to discover what inspires them.
Welcome from our Principal
As Principal, I believe passionately in the importance of the individual.
Every child at Brighton College is valued for his or her own sake and encouraged to develop their talents to the full. If you were to ask current parents why they chose Brighton College for their child, they would tell you the pupils here are cheerful, balanced, at ease with themselves and each other – yet excited and enthused by the challenges before them.
They might add that the College succeeds in combining academic excellence with a wealth of opportunities, all underpinned by a deep commitment to the individual needs and enthusiasms of each child.
The best way to get to know us is to come and visit. At our Open Mornings, the pupils of Brighton College who will be your guides on the day are the best proof of everything contained in these pages. I could ask for no better ambassadors.
Richard Cairns, MA (Oxon)
Principal
Explore our Schools
From their first years at school through to Sixth Form, we want every pupil to feel known, supported and inspired. Explore our Prep School, College and Sixth Form to discover what life and learning look like at each stage of a Brighton College education.
Record Results
Brighton College pupils continue to achieve exceptional A-level and GCSE results. In 2026, 98% of A-level grades were A*–B and 97% of GCSE grades were 9–7, with pupils also securing outstanding university destinations across the UK and worldwide.
An Innovative Education
Our Award-Winning Spaces
Set in the heart of Brighton, close to the sea and the South Downs, Brighton College offers pupils an inspiring place in which to learn and grow. The city’s creativity, energy and sense of opportunity all contribute to the experience of life at the school.
Across Brighton College, our buildings and spaces are designed to support the best possible educational journey, with inspiring environments for academic learning, science, sport, music, drama, art and every day school life.
Many of these buildings have won architectural awards for their innovative design, creating spaces that encourage pupils and teachers to engage with their subjects in new and imaginative ways.
Join us at an Open Morning
The best way to discover Brighton College is to experience it for yourself. Join us at an Open Morning to explore our school, meet pupils and teachers, and find out more about life at Brighton College.
Brighton College Highlights
