Beyond the Classroom

At Brighton College, we want you to achieve your full potential, to love your time with us, and to leave us ready to make your mark on the world.

We guide, support and encourage pupils to discover new ideas, hidden talents and untold opportunities. Through our programme of over 150 clubs, our breadth of opportunity in sport, the arts, entrepreneurship, critical thinking and trips, there are so many opportunities to get involved in the rich and varied life of the College. 

 Lower Sixth pupils in a performance of The Red Shoes on stage

We know that participation in the performing arts is vital in order to nurture creativity, passion and individuality, and that is why our arts calendar is full of a range of music, dance and drama events.

 Dance pupils perform a duet on stage in the Dance Show

In our state-of-the-art art, photography and design studios, creativity flows freely and our pupils create stunning works of art that we proudly showcase around the school. 

 A-Level Art pupil working on their coursework in the Art Room

Brighton College is one of the leading sporting schools in England, where our top sporting talent regularly achieve regional and national honours. Our ethos is very much about sport for everyone, and we have so many options to get involved in sport during Sixth Form.

 Cricketers in their kit holding cricket equipment walking along the Home Ground

We have a wealth of opportunities outside the classroom. With over 150 clubs and societies, you can enjoy life to the full in our Sixth Form. These activities ensure your experience here is educational, social, busy and importantly, fun! 

 Robotics Team in the Richard Cairns Building working on a project together in their blue boiler suits

We offer a number of fantastic trips to complement and enhance your learning, as well as to assist with charity projects worldwide. As part of our trips programme, every pupil takes part in a specialist trip relevant to the subject they will go on to study at university. 

 Exhibition of photographs displayed at Auschwitz of those who were in the concentration camp