Considering your School Catchment Area when buying in Brighton & Hove
1 Sep, 2022
There are three school catchment areas in Brighton and Hove: Brighton and Hove City, East Sussex County, and Brighton and Hove Catholic. The City of Brighton and Hove is made up of two parts: the urban area, which includes the city centre, and the rural area, which surrounds the city centre. East Sussex County.
To find out which school catchment area your child falls into, you will need to contact your local authority. The local authority will be able to provide you with a list of schools in each catchment area. You can also check house prices in each catchment area to get an indication of where the boundaries lie.
House prices in Brighton and Hove are, on average, 20% higher in areas within the catchment of good schools. If you're looking to buy a property in the city and want to send your children to a good school, it's important to know which area you should be looking in.
School catchment areas can be complex, and there are a few things you need to take into account. The first is that each school has its own admissions criteria, which may give preference to certain groups of pupils. The second is that Brighton and Hove is divided into four main areas: North Brighton, Central Brighton, Hove and Portslade.
To find out which school catchment area you live in, or if you're looking to buy a property in Brighton and Hove, you can use the School Finder tool on the Brighton and Hove City Council website.
Finding the right School in Brighton & Hove
If you're not sure which school you want your child to go to, have a look at Ofsted's report on schools in Brighton and Hove. You can also find out more about each school's admissions criteria on their website.
Once you've found the right school for your child, it's important to remember that catchment areas can change. The best way to stay up-to-date with changes is to sign up for updates from the Brighton and Hove City Council website. That way, you'll be one of the first to know if there are any changes to the school catchment areas in Brighton and Hove.
What month do you need to start applying for schools in Brighton and Hove?
If you're looking to move to Brighton and Hove, or you're already living in the area and want to find out which school catchment area your child is in, it's important to know when applications open.
Applications for primary schools open in October each year, while applications for secondary schools open in September. It's important to check the deadlines to ensure you submit your application in time.
To apply, you'll need to fill in an Application Form, which you can get from the local authority website or from any of the participating schools. You'll also need to provide evidence of your child's residency, such as a tenancy agreement or utility bill.
It's important to remember that if you are caught using a false address, your child's place at the school may be withdrawn.
If you're not happy with the allocated school, you can appeal the decision. The appeals process is managed by an independent panel and you'll need to submit your grounds for appeal in writing.
The whole process can be quite daunting, but there are plenty of resources available to help you through it. The local authority website is a good place to start, and they also have a dedicated School Admissions Team who can answer any questions you might have.
List of secondary schools in Brighton & Hove
There are a number of secondary schools in Brighton and Hove, each with their own catchment area.
The following is a list of secondary schools in Brighton and Hove:
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School
- Dorothy Stringer High School
- Warden Park Secondary School
If you are looking to move to Brighton and Hove, it is important to consider which school catchment area you are in. House prices can be significantly higher within certain areas due to the proximity of good schools. Contacting the local authority or asking one of our Agents can help you make the right decision on your move.
List of primary schools in Brighton & Hove
The list below shows all of the primary schools in Brighton and Hove.
- Brighton and Hove City Academy Whitehawk
- Elm Grove Primary School: Central Hove
- Carden Primary School: Central Brighton
- Bevendean Primary School: Bevendean and Moulsecoomb
- Balfour Junior School: Easton, Hanover and Elm Grove
List of Private Schools in Brighton & Hove
Average House Prices in Brighton and Hove
Properties in Brighton and Hove had an overall average price of £461,412 over the last year*
The majority of sales in Brighton and Hove during the last year were flats, selling for an average price of £329,251. Terraced properties sold for an average of £543,625, with semi-detached properties fetching £559,515.
Overall, sold prices in Brighton and Hove over the last year were 2% down on the previous year and 11% up on the 2019 peak of £413,904.
Latest Family Home Listings in Brighton & Hove
Here's a few of our latest Family Home Listings in the Brighton and Hove Area
Under £350,000
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3 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment in the heart of Hove with a modern fitted kitchen
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4 Bedroom terraced House in the Popular Poets Corner Location with no onward chain
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Substantial 4 Bedroom Family Home with Sea Views
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*September 2022 Data from Rightmove.co.uk