About the school
Brighton College says Year 7 entry is directly into the Lower School and not into its Prep School. The site also states that pupils can join the school as day pupils at Year 7, and boarding is not offered until the Fourth Form.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3-10 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: College Open Mornings: Saturday 26 September 2026 and Saturday 10 October 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | ISEB |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Brighton College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For Year 7, registration is recommended at least one year prior to entry and applications are ideally submitted by the beginning of October. Lower School Taster Days are held in June, September and November. The Orientation Day takes place early in January of the school year before entry, and Lower School places are offered by the end of January. College Open Mornings listed are Saturday 26 September 2026 and Saturday 10 October 2026.
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