The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 2.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
2.5
41.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.66
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 114
- Capacity
- 38%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Williams
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
27-33 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTeam Domenica
Special school · 500m away
Carlton Hill Primary School
Primary · 669m away
Tarnerland Nursery School
Nursery · 698m away
Downs Infant School
Primary · 838m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 844m away
Fairlight Primary School
Primary · 850m away
Royal Spa Nursery School
Nursery · 934m away
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Primary · 946m away
Questions parents ask
What is Kings Brighton's Ofsted rating?
Kings Brighton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kings Brighton?
Kings Brighton currently has 114 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kings Brighton take?
Kings Brighton caters for pupils aged 14 to 19.
Where is Kings Brighton?
Kings Brighton is in Brighton, BN1 4SB, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kings Brighton have a sixth form?
Yes, Kings Brighton has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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