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Brighton Girls GDST

Girls

Veritas est via

(Truth is the way)

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Pre-Nursery - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 2-18)
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Situated in the heart of Brighton, Brighton Girls GDST is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18. Part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the school was founded in 1876 and claims to focus on the joy of learning, instilling curiosity, adventure, and independence. The main campus at Montpelier Road features the historic Temple building. Facilities include a sports hall, gym, dance studio, and an Astroturf pitch. The school provides an all-through education, comprising a prep school, senior school, and sixth form within a vibrant urban setting.

Selectivity:
Academic
Admission is based on academic potential. For entry into Year 7, prospective students sit a school-devised entrance examination consisting of English, mathematics, and both verbal and non-verbal reasoning modules. The selection process also requires a formal interview with a senior member of staff and a confidential reference from the candidate's current school. Entry to the Prep School involves informal, teacher-led assessments or settling-in sessions for the youngest children, whereas pupils applying for Year 3 and above complete short tests in reasoning, comprehension, and mathematics.
Boarding:
Day Only
Values:
Kind in character
Bold in ambition
Resilient through challenge

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Last updated on 27 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

-29.0%

Brighton Girls GDST's fees are 29.0% lower than the national average.

Vs. County Average

-22.5%

Brighton Girls GDST's fees are 22.5% lower than the county average.

Based on 14 schools in East Sussex and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Founded:1876
Gender Mix:Girls only
School Size: Approx. 412 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:306983
Registered Company No.:00006400
Owner/Stakeholder: Girls' Day Schools Trust (owner)
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
GCSE
A Level
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
BTEC
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
LAMDA
DELF / DALF
DELE
Scholarships:
Football
Gymnastics
Cricket
Music
Athletics
Academic
All-Rounder
Art
Netball
Dance
Hockey
Drama
Sport
Singing
Skateboard
Tennis
Bursaries offered: Yes
The school provides means-tested Brighton Awards for students entering Year 7 and the Sixth Form. These awards are based on financial necessity and the student's performance in assessments.
Sports Facilities:
Tennis Court
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Rounders
Basketball Court
Badminton Court
Trampoline
Hockey Pitch
Cricket Grounds
Netball Courts
Astroturf Pitch
Athletics Track
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Other Facilities:
Student Kitchen
Wellbeing Suite
3D Printer
Dance Studio
Music Studio
Access to sea/beach
Laser Cutter

Contact Information

Address

The Temple, Montpelier Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3AT

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General Enquiries

01273 280 280

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