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Private schools in East Sussex

East Sussex has 19 independent schools listed on SchoolFinder, 12 of which hold a top inspection rating (ISI Excellent or Ofsted Outstanding). Day fees range from about £10,500 to £43,500 a year. The schools below are ordered by their latest A-level and GCSE results — click any school for full fees, results, admissions and reviews.

19
Schools
£11–44k
Day fees
12
Top rated
11
Offer boarding

Private schools in East Sussex, ranked

1
Brighton College
Brighton· Senior· Co-ed· Boarding· £28k/yr
70.5% A*–B
ISI Excellent
2
Roedean School
Brighton· Senior· Girls· Boarding· £34k/yr
34.6% A*–B
ISI Excellent
3
The Montessori Place
Hove· All-Through· Co-ed· Boarding· £11k/yr
33.3% A*–B
Ofsted Outstanding
4
Battle Abbey School
East Sussex· All-Through· Co-ed· Boarding· £20k/yr
27.6% A*–B
Ofsted Not yet inspected
5
Mayfield School
Mayfield· Senior· Girls· Boarding· £30k/yr
25.4% A*–B
ISI Excellent
6
Eastbourne College
Eastbourne· Senior· Co-ed· Boarding· £44k/yr
24.6% A*–B
ISI Excellent
7
Bede's Senior School
Hailsham· Senior· Co-ed· Boarding· £35k/yr
23.3% A*–B
Ofsted Not yet inspected
8
Michael Hall School
Forest Row· All-Through· Co-ed· £22k/yr
20% A*–B
Ofsted Requires improvement
9
Claremont School
St Leonards-on-Sea· All-Through· Co-ed· Boarding· £17k/yr
19% A*–B
Ofsted Outstanding
10
Annan School
Uckfield· Prep· Co-ed· £14k/yr
ISI Excellent
11
Bede's Prep School
Eastbourne· Prep· Co-ed· Boarding· £26k/yr
ISI Excellent
12
Brighton College Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School
Brighton· Prep· Co-ed· £19k/yr
ISI Excellent
13
Darvell School
Robertsbridge· All-Through· Co-ed
Ofsted Good
14
Drive Preparatory School
Hove· Senior· Co-ed· £11k/yr
Ofsted Inadequate
15
Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove
Hove· Prep· Co-ed· £16k/yr
Ofsted Not yet inspected
16
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School
Mayfield· Prep· Co-ed
ISI Excellent
17
St Andrew's Prep
Eastbourne· Prep· Co-ed· Boarding· £20k/yr
ISI Excellent
18
St Christopher's School
Hove· Prep· Co-ed
ISI Excellent
19
Vinehall School
Robertsbridge· Prep· Co-ed· Boarding· £20k/yr
Ofsted Not yet inspected

Frequently asked questions

How many independent schools are there in East Sussex?

SchoolFinder lists 19 independent schools in East Sussex, including 11 that offer boarding.

What are the best private schools in East Sussex?

Top-performing independent schools in East Sussex include Brighton College, Roedean School, The Montessori Place. Rankings here are based on A-level and GCSE results; the right school also depends on your child’s stage, location and needs.

How much are private school fees in East Sussex?

Annual day fees for the independent schools in East Sussex range from roughly £10,500 to £43,500. Boarding fees are higher. Many schools offer bursaries and scholarships.

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