Central Hub Brighton, Brighton
Central Hub Brighton is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Brighton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Central Hub Brighton in detail
Central Hub Brighton in its own words
In its own words: "Welcome to Central Hub Brighton. We bring together the pupil referral units and The Connected Hub for the City of Brighton and Hove. We have four provisions based over three sites each with their own distinct identity but with shared values and ethos."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 49 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 39% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 39% to a further education college, 2% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.
Who goes there
81.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 63 pupils (55.3%) received SEN support and 51 (44.7%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb Rail Station, about 340 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mountfields (adjacent), 230 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
81.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Central Hub Brighton
New Minibus
27 Sep 2026
Summer Holiday Support
15 Jun 2026
Meningococcal outbreak in Kent
20 Mar 2026
Same Side Conversations - The Manosphere.
13 Mar 2026
Supporting families manage their children’s online lives.
7 Jan 2026
Your future starts at school
24 Jan 2025
From Central Hub Brighton's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 6 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Brighton and Hove is 40.5 (the median across 82 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
211%
Over capacity
114 pupils
54 places
60 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Brighton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Brighton
Across Brighton and Hove council
Places available
2,515
Applications
2,154
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Brighton and Hove council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
63
SEN Support
51
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
114
Total Pupils
80
Boys
34
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
4.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,597
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Central Hub Brighton
What is Central Hub Brighton's Ofsted rating?
Central Hub Brighton was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
What is the catchment area for Central Hub Brighton?
No fixed boundary. When Central Hub Brighton is oversubscribed, Brighton and Hove allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Central Hub Brighton?
Central Hub Brighton has around 114 pupils on roll. 82% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Central Hub Brighton?
Apply through Brighton and Hove's coordinated admissions process, naming Central Hub Brighton on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Central Hub Brighton?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 6 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Brighton and Hove is 40.5 (the median across 82 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Central Hub Brighton?
Central Hub Brighton is at Lynchet Close, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 7FP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)