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Brighton College Prep School

Independent school · Brighton, BN2 0EU
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-11
  • From £16,326 pa
  • 380 pupils
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Not quite a golden ticket to Brighton College, but close enough. Currently undergoing a bit of a scene change, but we have no doubt that the next act will be as engaging as the last. Our previous reviews have described the prep as a tad buttoned up compared to the senior school. We can’t wait to check back to see how things unfurl in the spacious new surrounds.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
380 ·
Religion
None
Fees
£16,326 - £27,636 pa
Local authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
Area guides
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Headteacher

Headmaster

Ant Falkus

Since 2022, Ant Falkus BSc. Four-year teaching degree from Brunel University, followed by 25 years in education – this is a man who clearly made up his mind about teaching while most of us were still trying to pick a university sweatshirt. Previously

Entrance

Main pre-prep entry point is the nursery. Around 36 join: two forms of 18 3-year-olds, many from local nurseries such as Hopscotch, Bloomsbury Day, Supersaurus and Busy Bees, Hove. Families must commit to five mornings a week with afternoons

Open days
Autumn and Spring, with regular tours (see school website)

Exit

All now leave at 11+. No guaranteed admission to Brighton College, but the vast majority (95 per cent in 2025) will move there. In 2025, 29 scholarships (all to Brighton College) including academic, art and photography, choral, dance, drama, music,

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Teaching & learning

10:1
Pupil to teacher ratio
20
Average class sizes

Learning support & SEN

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7.46 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

380
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fees rise steadily from reception through year 6. Parents feel they get what they pay for: ‘What can I say? We did go visit a state school,’ said a father, ‘but there was just no comparison.’

Fee information
£16,326 - £27,636 pa

Our view

So many swingeing changes here, we hardly know where to start, but in we delve. First, Brighton College Prep has sprouted three full siblings since we were last here: in Handcross, Hove and London (Kensington). Indeed, Brighton College is now a

The last word

Not quite a golden ticket to Brighton College, but close enough. Currently undergoing a bit of a scene change, but we have no doubt that the next act will be as engaging as the last. Our previous reviews have described the prep as a tad buttoned up

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What the school says

Nestled in the heart of Brighton and within walking distance of the coast and South Downs National Park, pupils at Brighton College Prep School experience the best of all worlds. With the unique benefit of immediate beach access, beach school is incorporated into their learning. The school fosters kind, curious and confident children, embedding these values throughout their educational journey. Academic excellence is central to the Brighton College experience, with dedicated teachers tailoring the curriculum to challenge pupils and inspire a love of learning. Beyond academics, we offer an outstanding programme in the arts, over 100 clubs.

Contact the school

Address

Walpole Lodge
Walpole Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 0EU
Get directions

Telephone: 01273 704210

Email: prepadmissions@brightoncollege.net

Website: https://www.brightoncollege.org.uk/

Local authority: Brighton and Hove City Council

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School data & information Brighton College Prep School Walpole Lodge, Walpole Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0EU
380 Pupil numbers
20 Average class sizes
10:1 Pupil to teacher ratio

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more.

Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Brighton College Prep School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Brighton College specialises in helping bright dyslexic children to achieve their academic potential whilst providing them with a stimulating environment in which to develop their strengths and talents. The school has its own dyslexia centre which supports children from each of the two schools of Brighton College: the Nursery, Pre-Prep & Prep School and the College. Up to the end of year 6, pupils receive a combination of in-class support in English and small group withdrawal for specialist teaching. From year 7, full members of the dyslexia centre receive all their English lessons in the centre in groups no larger than nine. In addition, most dyslexic pupils substitute modern languages time for additional support. For those pupils whose needs require less support, ad hoc provision is available. In the sixth form, an AS/A level study skills course is available, together with individual support lessons. Pupils with other special educational needs are the responsibility of the three special needs co-ordinators (SENCos). The school is always happy to discuss individual needs with parents, although it recognises that the level of provision it can currently offer may not be sufficient to support all special educational needs. The school has a separate department for the support of those pupils whose first language is not English.

Updated Oct 2018
0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
7.46 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14.1%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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