Schools in Brighton & Hove
Moving to Brighton & Hove? These are the schools closest to the centre of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Brighton & Hove City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include The Lanes, Hove and Kemptown.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Brighton & Hove centre
- 0.1 mi
Middle Street Primary School
Primary · BN1 1AL
- 0.3 mi
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · BN1 3LP
- 0.4 mi
Carlton Hill Primary School
Primary · BN2 9HS
- 0.4 mi
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Primary · BN1 3EF
- 0.6 mi
Queen's Park Primary School
Primary · BN2 0BN
- 0.9 mi
St Luke's Primary School
Primary · BN2 9ZF
- 0.9 mi
Brunswick Primary School
Primary · BN3 1RP
- 1.0 mi
Elm Grove Primary School
Primary · BN2 3ES
- 1.1 mi
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Primary · BN2 0AH
- 1.1 mi
Fairlight Primary School
Primary · BN2 3AJ
- 1.1 mi
Downs Infant School
Primary · BN1 6JA
- 1.2 mi
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Primary · BN2 3LJ
These are the schools nearest the centre of Brighton & Hove. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Brighton & Hove postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Brighton & Hove. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Brighton & Hove?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Brighton & Hove?
- You apply through Brighton & Hove City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.