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Brighton College

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“A proud sense of belonging pervades all and the atmosphere is both open and welcoming to visitors.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate

Welcome

If you were to ask current parents why they chose Brighton College for

their son or daughter, they would tell you that the children here are

cheerful, balanced, at ease with themselves and each other - yet excited

and enthused by the challenges before them. They might add that

Brighton College succeeds in combining academic excellence with a wealth

of extra-curricular opportunities, all underpinned by a deep commitment to

the individual needs and enthusiasms of each child.

As Headmaster, I believe passionately in the importance of the individual.

Every child at Brighton College is valued for his or her own sake,

encouraged to develop his or her talents to the full in a community where

there are no stereotypes and where every achievement, however small, is

noticed.

If this ethos appeals to you and your family, do please visit us on an Open

Morning, or alternatively make an appointment to visit the school on a

normal teaching day. I would be delighted to welcome you.

Richard Cairns MA Oxon

Headmaster’s Welcome

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Commitment to the needs of the individual underpins

College life. Pastoral care is centred upon the House to

which each boy or girl belongs, under the direction of a

Housemaster or Housemistress and a dedicated team of

tutors. This contact between pupil and tutor marks the

start of each day when boys and girls can discuss any issues

of pastoral or academic concern. This is supplemented by

weekly tutorial periods for all boys and girls.

Bonds between year groups are strong. Sixth form pupils

play a particularly important role in helping new boys and

girls to find their feet and in encouraging them to get

involved in all that the College has to offer.

This strong sense of community is reinforced through a

morning chapel service for the whole school, providing an

opportunity for quiet reflection at the start of the day. The

chaplain is always on hand to provide further guidance and

support for pupils.

“Pupils are mindful of the feelings, values and beliefs of others.”Independent Schools Inspectorate

The Individual

“Teaching is animated, enthusiastic and exciting.”Independent Schools Inspectorate

Teaching at all levels at Brighton College is characterised

by passion and inspiration. Classes are places where

the excitement of learning is tangible. Highly qualified

teachers demonstrate a love for their subject that is

always evident beyond the classroom in a wide range

of talks, lectures, trips and other academically enriching

experiences.

The Gilbert Scott Library at the very heart of the school

is a rich resource centre, providing pupils with traditional

support alongside generous IT provision.

Academic Life

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It is the College’s firm belief that every pupil should be given opportunities to

perform artistically, either within the school or beyond. To this end, each year

sees a vast range of musical, dramatic and dance productions from informal

teatime concerts to major performances open to the public.

‘Newspeak’ is a pupil driven publication which appears termly and which

features a wealth of animated debate and creative writing talent.

“There are just so many opportunities for our children to perform here; it’s wonderful.”Parent

The Arts

“Art is a vibrant and successful department where pupils are nurtured by enthusiastic

teaching to achieve unforeseen potential.”Independent Schools Inspectorate

No visitor to the College fails to remark on the breathtaking

array of pupil work on display in every corner of the school.

The Burstow Gallery, adjacent to the Great Hall, regularly hosts

pupil exhibitions as well as shows by professional artists.

In the Art School itself, pupils develop a heightened awareness

of their artistic nature. Colour, form and texture are explored

in innovative and challenging ways leading to exciting and

thought-provoking works.

Art is complemented by Photography, one of the College’s

newest and most popular subjects in the Sixth Form.

The Arts

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The College’s consistently high sporting profile in boys’ and girls’ games is evident

at county and national level. Whilst sport is an integral part of College life, the wide

range of choices on offer means that all pupils are able to participate in an activity at a

level with which they feel comfortable.

A number of specialist coaches work alongside the games staff to help pupils perform

to the highest standards.

“The provision for games for all pupils is excellent; they form an integral part of College life.”Independent Schools Inspectorate

Sports

“The very good emphasis on pupils’ pastoral care helps them develop successfully as confident,

caring and responsible young people.” Independent Schools Inspectorate

We offer a wide range of boarding options, full, weekly, flexi or occasional. In today’s

hectic world, we recognise the importance of the balance between school and family

life; hence the increased popularity of our weekly boarding option.

With no Saturday school, weekends are a time for full boarders to enjoy a more

leisurely routine. They can choose to take part in a weekend activity, visit the city of

Brighton for shopping or the cinema, or simply relax in the House.

Boarding

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New entrants to the Sixth Form are actively encouraged and welcomed.

Once pupils enter the Sixth Form, College life becomes markedly

different. We recognise that the Sixth Form is a bridge between school

and university, and respond accordingly. As leaders of the school, all

Sixth Formers have the opportunity to take on responsibilities, either

within the House, in teams or through prefectship.

The healthy size of the two year groups in the Sixth Form ensures that

the College is able to offer a very wide range of courses at AS and

A2 level. The nearby Skidelsky Modern Studies Centre, is one of the

buildings reserved exclusively for Sixth Form use.

“A lively, happy, upbeat sort of place.”Tatler’s Good Schools Guide

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The Sixth Form

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Beginning with the summer adventure week in the Fourth Form, each year group has a trip

incorporated into its timetable. In addition, all departments organise a wealth of excursions to

enhance the delivery of their curriculums.

There are also many other trips which pupils may opt into if they wish, from an art weekend in Paris

or an Upper Fifth history trip to the Somme battlefields, to a biology expedition to Honduras or a

cricket tour to Sri Lanka.

Pupils also have the opportunity to take part in two partnership programmes with independent

schools in North East America.

“The many opportunities for expeditions and trips, both at home and abroad, add cultural vibrancy to academic study…”Independent Schools Inspectorate

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