Brighton College

 
Type

Co-Educational

Student Numbers

Approximately 700 (incl. 125 boarders)



Age Range

13 - 18 years

Location

Nearest town: Brighton
Nearest station: Brighton Railway Station
Local airport: London Gatwick (29.5 miles)

The School

Founded in 1845, it stands on high ground in the Kemp Town district of Brighton. It enjoys handsome buildings (the school chapel, which is in regular use, is especially striking) in attractive surroundings with ample playing fields. Originally a boys’ school, girls were first admitted to the sixth form in 1973, and throughout the school in 1988.

The teaching is of a high standard and examination results are very good. It is a good all-round school, with plenty of regard for the less talented. There is a school committee, elected by pupils. Strong in music, art and drama; also in sports and games, with many county representatives.

It offers a wide range of activities and there is considerable involvement in local community schemes. Full use is made of the cultural amenities of Brighton.

Academic Profile

Key Stage 3
Year 7, 8 and 9
Students develop the skills necessary for their GCSE courses, which are studied during years 10 and 11. After Christmas in year 9, students are asked to make their provisional GCSE choices for the following 2 years. ICT is taught both as a discrete subject (1 – 2 lessons/week in Years 7 – 9) and across the curriculum.
Key Stage 4
Years 10 and 11
Typically, most students study 9 GCSE subjects from a choice of 21 subjects, incorporating the core subjects of English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, and a Foreign Language.
Years 12 and 13

Most students in years 12 and 13 have a choice of 28 A level subjects to choose from. (Art, Biology, French, Music, Further Maths, Photography, Business Studies, Geography, Physical Education, Chemistry, German, Physics, Classical Civilisation, History, Psychology, Dance, Government and Politics, Religious Education, Design and Technology, ICT, Spanish, Decision Maths, Latin, Theatre Studies, Economics, Maths and Mechanics, English Literature, Maths and Statistics) Typically they study four of the subjects in their Lower Sixth year, and continue with at least three in the Upper Sixth.

Special Features

Accommodation

All upper sixth have own study bedroom, most lower sixth and fifth form share with one other; juniors in study bedrooms for 2 – 6 boys.
Houses of 30 – 85, most co-ed. Central dining room. Pupils can provide and cook own snacks in evenings.
Weekly boarding allowed.

Fees and Extras

Registration fee - £300

Term fees
4th Form  £10,220
Lower 5th £10,370
Upper 5th £10,440
Lower 6th £10,440
Upper 6th £10,780

Annual fees
4th Form  £30,660
Lower 5th £31,110
Upper 5th £31,320
Lower 6th £31,320
Upper 6th £32,340

Acceptance deposit - £13.750


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