Best Private Schools in Sussex - Co-Ed, Boys, Girls
Overview
Sussex has 24 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. All of these schools offer day places, with over half offering boarding places as well. There are no boarding-only independent schools in Sussex.
Featured Schools in Sussex
Sussex Independent School League Table 2022/23
| GCSE Rank | A*/ A% | School | Gender | Day / Boarding | Day Fees | Boarding Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93.8 | Brighton College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £26,700 | £43,650 |
| 2 | 84.4 | Roedean School | Girls | Day & Boarding | £23,490 | £49,650 |
| 3 | 79.1 | Ardingly College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £25,185 | £39,312 |
| 4 | 71.2 | Burgess Hill GirlsFeatured | Girls | Day & Boarding | £20,850 | £36,750 |
| 5 | 69.3 | Brighton Girls | Girls | Day | £15,333 | N/A |
| 6 | 68.6 | Mayfield School | Girls | Day & Boarding | £23,250 | £36,750 |
| 7 | 65.0 | Eastbourne College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £25,230 | £38,280 |
| 8 | 64.7 | Hurstpierpoint College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £25,485 | £31,995 |
| 9 | 64.0 | Christ’s Hospital | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £23,790 | £36,600 |
| 10 | 58.2 | Our Lady of Sion School | Co-ed | Day | £14,190 | N/A |
| 11 | 54.0 | Farlington SchoolFeatured | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £6,600 | £36,450 |
| 12 | 47.9 | Lewes Old Grammar School | Co-ed | Day | £15,051 | N/A |
| 13 | 45.0 | Bede's Senior School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £23,400 | £37,350 |
| 14 | 42.0 | Battle Abbey School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £17,943 | £33,876 |
| 15 | 36.1 | Shoreham College | Co-ed | Day | £16,200 | N/A |
| 16 | 16.2 | Buckswood School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £17,550 | £33,600 |
Where Schools are Located
The biggest collections of private schools in Sussex are in Brighton and Burgess Hill.
How to Pass Entrance Exams for Private Schools in Sussex
How to get your child into Britain’s Top Schools
This 45 page A-Z Guide, Written by the Experts, Covers Everything You Need to Know About the Admissions Process at Top UK Private Schools.
Independent schools have a strict admissions process, families who are unprepared are often left disappointed. Don't be one of them!
Best Private Schools in Sussex
Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0ALGCSE A*/A: 93.8%
- Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EGGCSE A*/A: 71.2%
- The Old Palace, High Street, TN20 6PHGCSE A*/A: 68.6%
- Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RQGCSE A*/A: 84.4%
- College Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQGCSE A*/A: 79.1%
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0ALA-Level A*/A: 80%
- Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EGA-Level A*/A: 58%
- The Old Palace, High Street, TN20 6PHA-Level A*/A: 55%
- College Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQA-Level A*/A: 56%
- Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RQA-Level A*/A: 55%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £6,600 | £62,994 | £22,833 |
| Boarding Places | £24,120 | £49,650 | £36,916 |
Best Boys Schools in Sussex
There is only 1 independent boys school in Sussex, Slindon College.
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £21,795 | £21,795 | £21,795 |
| Boarding Places | £32,280 | £32,280 | £32,280 |
Best Girls Schools in Sussex
Best Private Girls Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RQGCSE A*/A: 84.4%
- Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EGGCSE A*/A: 71.2%
- Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 3ATGCSE A*/A: 69.3%
- The Old Palace, High Street, TN20 6PHGCSE A*/A: 68.6%
Best Private Girls Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing girls schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EGA-Level A*/A: 58%
- Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RQA-Level A*/A: 55%
- The Old Palace, High Street, TN20 6PHA-Level A*/A: 55%
- Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 3ATA-Level A*/A: 41.9%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £15,333 | £23,490 | £20,731 |
| Boarding Places | £36,750 | £49,650 | £41,050 |
Best Co-ed Schools in Sussex
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0ALGCSE A*/A: 93.8%
- College Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQGCSE A*/A: 79.1%
- Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JSGCSE A*/A: 64.7%
- Horsham, RH13 0YPGCSE A*/A: 64%
- Gratwicke Road, Worthing, BN11 4BLGCSE A*/A: 58.2%
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0ALA-Level A*/A: 80%
- College Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQA-Level A*/A: 56%
- Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JSA-Level A*/A: 52.2%
- Upper Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 3QHA-Level A*/A: 40.9%
- Battle, TN33 0ADA-Level A*/A: 34%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £6,600 | £62,994 | £23,330 |
| Boarding Places | £24,120 | £43,650 | £36,362 |
Sussex Private School Costs (Averages)
| Day | Boarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | £22,833 | £36,916 |
| Boys | £21,795 | £32,280 |
| Girls | £20,731 | £41,050 |
| Co-Ed | £23,330 | £36,362 |