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Brighton College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Brighton College is an other independent not applicable school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1287 pupils, and a capacity of 1600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-19

Age range

1,287

Pupils

1,600

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Brighton College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brighton College?

The catchment area for Brighton College is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Brighton College is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Brighton and Hove may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Brighton College: 1600 places, 80% filled: places available

Brighton College has a published admission number of 1600 places. 1287 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1600 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Brighton and Hove publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Brighton and Hove school admissions →

Brighton College: School Information

Full address
Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AL
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
114614

Other Not applicable Schools in Brighton

If Brighton College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Brighton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Brighton College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Brighton College

What is the catchment area for Brighton College?

The catchment area for Brighton College is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Brighton College oversubscribed?

Brighton College has a capacity of 1600 places and currently has 1287 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Brighton and Hove.

What is the admissions policy for Brighton College?

Brighton College is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Brighton and Hove publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Brighton College cover?

Brighton College is a not applicable school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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