Ofsted school ratings in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove (South East), 21 of 25 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 84.0%. That is 3.2 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 84.0%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 1
- Good
- 20
- Requires improvement
- 4
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 25
- rank 107/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Brighton and Hove (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Brighton and Hove | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 1 | 4.0% |
| Good | 20 | 80.0% |
| Requires improvement | 4 | 16.0% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Brighton and Hove
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 0 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 84.2% |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Special | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Brighton and Hove
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- West Sussex84.4%
- Staffordshire84.4%
- Leicester84.3%
- Windsor and Maidenhead84.0%
- Croydon83.9%
- Wakefield83.6%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Brighton and Hove are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 21 of 25 graded state-funded schools in Brighton and Hove hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 84.0%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Brighton and Hove have?
- Brighton and Hove has 1 school rated Outstanding and 20 rated Good, out of 25 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Brighton and Hove?
- No state-funded school in Brighton and Hove currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 4 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Brighton and Hove?
- By phase in Brighton and Hove: 84.2% of 19 primary schools; 75.0% of 4 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Brighton and Hove compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Brighton and Hove ranks 107 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 84.0% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.