- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
94 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 622
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
Schools in BN2
A postcode district in Brighton and Hove
- Postcode district
- 57 schools and nurseries
In short: BN2 is a postcode district in Brighton and Hove with 20 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 32 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries5720 primary · 6 secondary · 32 nurseries
Top-rated
All BN2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BN2
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 BN2
20 in BN2, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
31 first choices, 33 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 317
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
28 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1148%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 210
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
Top Secondary Schools in BN2
6 in BN2, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
Results well below the England average.
70 first choices, 93 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 16.8%
- Pupils
- 632
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Nurseries in BN2
32 in BN2, highest Ofsted grade first
Boomerang Kids
Brighton, BN2 8SJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Jump Start Nursery
Brighton, BN2 4SE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Royal Spa Nursery School
Brighton, BN2 0BT · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 85
- Pupils per teacher
- 29.0
Sixth Forms in BN2
5 in BN2, by the school's Eduscope score
Downs View Special School
Brighton, BN2 6BB · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 224
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
Brighton, BN2 0LS · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 18
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Oxford International College, Brighton
Brighton, BN2 7BA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 158
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in BN2
3 in BN2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Downs View Special School
Brighton, BN2 6BB · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 224
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
Brighton, BN2 0LS · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 18
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St. John's College (Brighton)
Brighton, BN2 0AF · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in BN2
4 in BN2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oxford International College, Brighton
Brighton, BN2 7BA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 158
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Brighton College
Brighton, BN2 0AL · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 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
- 1,450
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Brighton College Prep School
Brighton, BN2 5JJ · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 12
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 370
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BN2, 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.
- Outstanding4
- Good38
- Not graded yet15
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
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 BN2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BN2 has 57 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 BN2
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 BN2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BN2?
BN2 has 57 schools, including 20 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 32 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 3 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 BN2?
The highest-ranked schools in BN2 on Eduscope are St Luke's Primary School, Bevendean Primary School and Nursery, Our Lady of Lourdes RC 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 BN2?
There are 4 independent schools in BN2. 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 BN2 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BN2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 57 schools in BN2 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.