Longhill High School Catchment Area
Longhill High School is a community secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 723 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
723
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
60%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Longhill High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Longhill High School are allocated by Brighton and Hove using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Brighton and Hove catchment area documents →Longhill High School — School Information
- Full address
- Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7FR
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 43.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114581
Other Secondary Schools in Brighton
If Longhill High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Brighton are the next closest alternatives.
Varndean School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 6NP
Dorothy Stringer School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 6PZ
Patcham High School Catchment Area
Community school · BN1 8PB
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN1 9PW
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN41 2WS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Longhill High School
Is Longhill High School oversubscribed? ▾
Longhill High School has a capacity of 1200 places and currently has 723 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Brighton and Hove.
What is the admissions policy for Longhill High School? ▾
Admission to Longhill High School is managed by Brighton and Hove. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Longhill High School cover? ▾
Longhill High School is a secondary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Longhill High School? ▾
Longhill High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.