The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
62.5
18.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
75%
32.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
33% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 47%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Ms Melinda English (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Montpelier Road, East Sussex, BN1 3AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Primary · 365m away
Brunswick Primary School
Primary · 498m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 597m away
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
16 plus · 723m away
The Montessori Place
Independent · 944m away
Stanford Junior School
Primary · 977m away
Middle Street Primary School
Primary · 979m away
Windlesham School
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Brighton Girls GDST?
Brighton Girls GDST currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brighton Girls GDST take?
Brighton Girls GDST caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Brighton Girls GDST?
Brighton Girls GDST is in BN1 3AT, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brighton Girls GDST have a sixth form?
Yes, Brighton Girls GDST has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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