University of Sussex, Brighton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
University of Sussex provides high-quality apprenticeships that blend academic excellence with real-world application. Apprentices benefit from expert tutors, tailored support for individual learning needs, and opportunities to work on complex projects that directly improve their employers' businesses. The university creates an inclusive environment where all apprentices, including those with additional learning needs, can thrive and develop the critical skills sought by employers.
Key Strengths
- Well-structured curriculums designed with employers that develop leading-edge knowledge and skills in digital technologies and artificial intelligence
- Expert tutors who use effective teaching methods and provide comprehensive feedback to help apprentices make sustained progress
- Welcoming and inclusive culture with specialist support for apprentices with additional learning needs, including study support sessions and tailored learning plans
- Comprehensive safeguarding policy with well-trained staff and regular awareness training for apprentices
- Strong employer engagement with employers attending reviews and valuing the innovation apprentices bring to the workplace
Areas for Improvement
- Plans to introduce harassment and sexual misconduct awareness training (currently planned but not yet implemented)
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a comprehensive policy, well-qualified designated safeguarding officer, regular staff training, and plans underway to enhance harassment and sexual misconduct awareness training.
University of Sussex is a higher education institution that started training apprentices in September 2024, offering level 6 and level 7 apprenticeships in digital technologies, artificial intelligence and engineering. The inspection found the provider making reasonable to significant progress across leadership, inclusion, curriculum and safeguarding.
At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Brighton
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Admissions Demand - Brighton and Hove
Places available
2,575
Applications
2,229
Got 1st preference
79.5%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Brighton and Hove (2025/26)
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