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Open establishments around an England postcode from a dated official snapshot, ordered by straight-line distance. Nearby never means eligible.

GIAS snapshot connectedOfsted snapshot connectedCatchments & admissions pending

Use a full England postcode or a district such as TW1. Distance is measured from its postcode point or official district centre.

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BN1 6FG

Brighton and Hove · South East · England

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Schools within 2 miles

Grouped by sector and ordered from the postcode point. Distance does not show catchment or eligibility.

GIAS + Ofsted connected

State-funded

10 nearby

Funded by the state and free to attend. Places are decided by the admission authority, not by distance alone.

01
535 m0.3 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Balfour Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Balfour Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6NE

Phase
Primary
Ages
4–11
Type
Community school
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 6 December 2023 · published 18 January 2024 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
02
551 m0.3 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Downs Junior School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Rugby Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6ED

Phase
Primary
Ages
7–11
Type
Community school
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 7 November 2023 · published 11 December 2023 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
03
708 m0.4 mi straight-line

Downs Infant School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Ditchling Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6JA

Phase
Primary
Ages
5–7
Type
Community school
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Graded inspection · overall effectiveness not judgedInspected 24 September 2024. Ofsted stopped issuing a single overall grade in September 2024.
04
710 m0.4 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Dorothy Stringer School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Loder Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6PZ

Phase
Secondary
Ages
11–16
Type
Community school
Admissions
Non-selective
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 10 October 2023 · published 20 November 2023 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
05
800 m0.5 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Varndean School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Balfour Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6NP

Phase
Secondary
Ages
11–16
Type
Community school
Admissions
Non-selective
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 5 October 2022 · published 15 November 2022 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
06
892 m0.6 mi straight-lineReport card6 January 2026

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Preston Road, Withdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6UT

Phase
Primary
Ages
4–11
Type
Voluntary aided school
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Roman Catholic
Ofsted evidenceView details
Report card · inspected 6 January 2026
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard
  • Early yearsExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: Met
07
987 m0.6 mi straight-line

Varndean College

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Surrenden Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6WQ

Phase
16 plus
Ages
16–99
Type
Further education
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceNo published outcome
No inspection outcome published for this URNThe Ofsted snapshot covers state-funded schools. Independent schools, colleges and new URNs can be absent.
08
1,068 m0.7 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Stanford Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Highcroft Villas, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5PS

Phase
Primary
Ages
4–11
Type
Community school
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 22 March 2022 · published 27 June 2022 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.
11
1,332 m0.8 mi straight-line

Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

205 Dyke Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6EG

Phase
16 plus
Ages
16–19
Type
Further education
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceNo published outcome
No inspection outcome published for this URNThe Ofsted snapshot covers state-funded schools. Independent schools, colleges and new URNs can be absent.
12
1,341 m0.8 mi straight-lineUngradedSchool remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Fairlight Primary School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

St Leonard's Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3AJ

Phase
Primary
Ages
3–11
Type
Community school
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
State-funded
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 NextUngraded inspection 5 June 2024 · published 17 July 2024. An ungraded inspection does not change the published grade, and Ofsted's data file does not repeat that grade here. Open the Ofsted report above to see it.

Independent (private)

1 nearby

Fee-paying. Most are inspected by Ofsted or an approved inspectorate, and many hold no published overall grade.

10
1,185 m0.7 mi straight-line

Windlesham School

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

190 Dyke Road, BRIGHTON, E Sussex, BN1 5AA

Phase
Not applicable
Ages
2–11
Type
Other independent school
Admissions
Non-selective
Sector
Independent
Character
None
Ofsted evidenceNo published outcome
No inspection outcome published for this URNThe Ofsted snapshot covers state-funded schools. Independent schools, colleges and new URNs can be absent.

Special and alternative provision

1 nearby

Provision for particular needs. A place is arranged through the local authority, not by application from the doorstep.

09
1,149 m0.7 mi straight-lineOfsted 2Good

Central Hub Brighton

Ofsted reportGIAS ↗

Lynchet Close, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 7FP

Phase
Not applicable
Ages
5–16
Type
Pupil referral unit
Admissions
Not applicable
Sector
Special / alternative
Character
Does not apply
Ofsted evidenceView details
Overall effectiveness: GoodGraded inspection 26 March 2024 · published 13 May 2024 under the framework Ofsted used until September 2024.

Distance boundary Straight-line from the postcode point, not a walking or driving route.

Admissions boundary Nearby does not mean in-catchment, eligible, available or preferred.

Inspection boundary Ofsted records are dated publications, not a current quality guarantee. Previous-framework overall grades remain labelled separately.

Source date GIAS 6 September 2026 · Ofsted 31 July 2026.

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Research schools before choosing a home

Build a school shortlist around a postcode and compare the published evidence available for each establishment. Location, age range and admissions arrangements answer different questions.

How the tool works

  1. Enter a postcode or resolve a place to a postcode.
  2. Use the available phase and establishment filters to narrow the results.
  3. Check source dates and follow the school and authority information before making an admissions decision.

When to use it

Use the finder when researching a family move, comparing areas or planning school visits. Read individual inspection reports and admissions arrangements alongside any published performance measures.

UK coverage and assumptions

This tool uses England’s Get Information About Schools snapshot and the connected inspection and performance sources. Distances are for discovery and are not catchment boundaries or the authority’s admissions measurement. The tool does not provide a UK-wide school rating.

Frequently asked questions

Does living near a school guarantee a place?

No. Admission arrangements, application year, available places and priority criteria determine offers. Confirm the policy and address requirements with the admission authority.

Are the distances walking distances?

The discovery distances are straight-line distances. Check actual journeys separately and use the admission authority’s specified method for any distance criterion.

Why is an inspection or performance measure missing?

A source may not publish a comparable measure for the school, phase or period. Missing information is not a negative judgement. Open the original publication to understand its coverage.

Can I compare schools across all four UK nations?

This finder’s establishment coverage is England. The other UK nations have their own education systems and sources; inspection labels and performance measures should not be treated as directly interchangeable.