Schools across Brighton and Hove
Local authority · 85 schools across 7 towns
85
49 primary · 10 secondary
33,303
82% capacity used
21
2 outstanding · 19 good
40,705
7,402 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
71.5%
KS2 Maths
66.0%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
4,053 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,982 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.1%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.7%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
59
2024/25
Absence trend across Brighton and Hove schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
98%
Plans Issued
302
Assessment Requests
466
Tribunal Cases
8
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
26
Lodged
(0.8%)
12
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
18
Lodged
(0.8%)
10
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
208
Lodged
(7.6%)
121
Heard
40
Successful
(33%)
Total
234
Lodged
(4.0%)
133
Heard
40
Successful
(30%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.