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Best 3 Secondary schools in Brighton and Hove – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: Dorothy Stringer School (Secondary) in Brighton; Varndean School (Secondary) in Brighton; King's School (Secondary) in Hove — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dorothy Stringer School, Varndean School and King's School. They are secondary phase and community school and free schools type located around Brighton, East Sussex and Hove. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Dorothy Stringer School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Dorothy Stringer School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,350, combined total ≈ 4,050, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–20–25%; all within the Russell Education Trust trust.

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Dorothy Stringer School
BN1 6PZ
Phase / Type
Secondary • Community school
Location
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6PZ
Ofsted
2 20 Nov 2023
Pupils
≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Brighton and Hove (846)
Website
dorothy-stringer.co.uk
Telephone
01273852222
Varndean School
BN1 6NP
Phase / Type
Secondary • Community school
Location
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6NP
Ofsted
2 15 Nov 2022
Pupils
≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Brighton and Hove (846)
Website
www.varndean.co.uk
Telephone
01273561281
King's School
BN3 8BN
Phase / Type
Secondary • Free schools
Location
Hove
BN3 8BN
Ofsted
2 25 May 2022
Pupils
≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Russell Education Trust
Website
www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk
Telephone
01273840004

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How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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