- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
36 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 220
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
Schools in BN1
A postcode district in Brighton and Hove
- Postcode district
- 51 schools and nurseries
In short: BN1 is a postcode district in Brighton and Hove with 16 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 28 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries5116 primary · 7 secondary · 28 nurseries
Top-rated
All BN1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BN1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BN1
16 in BN1, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results below the England average.
54 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 445
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
119 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 695
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Top Secondary Schools in BN1
7 in BN1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
350 first choices, 279 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 1,487
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
290 first choices, 319 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.8%
- Pupils
- 1,626
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
145 first choices, 198 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 1,074
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Nurseries in BN1
28 in BN1, highest Ofsted grade first
Bee in the Woods Kindergarten Stanmer Park
Brighton, BN1 9SE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Charley Barley's Nursery
Brighton, BN1 6FE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hopscotch Nursery
Brighton, BN1 6RD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BN1
3 in BN1, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
113 first choices, 134 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1633.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.2%
- Pupils
- 808
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Kings Brighton
Brighton, BN1 4SB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 79
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Brighton Girls GDST
Bn1 3at · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1665.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 405
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in BN1
2 in BN1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Downs View Life Skills College
Brighton, BN1 8XR · Special · 16+ · Ages 19 to 25
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Team Domenica
Brighton, BN1 4QE · Special · 16+ · Ages 18 to 25
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in BN1
3 in BN1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Kings Brighton
Brighton, BN1 4SB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 79
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Windlesham School
Bn1 5aa · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 128
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Brighton Girls GDST
Bn1 3at · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1665.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 405
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BN1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good28
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet17
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in BN1 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BN1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BN1 has 51 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BN1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BN1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BN1?
BN1 has 51 schools, including 16 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 28 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BN1?
The highest-ranked schools in BN1 on Eduscope are St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Westdene Primary School, Varndean School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in BN1?
There are 3 independent schools in BN1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BN1 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BN1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 51 schools in BN1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.