Paces School Competitors

Brighton College is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls and boys aged 3-18. The College regularly achieves the best A-level and GCSE results of any co-educational school in the UK, whilst ensuring children enjoy a wealth of extracurricular opportunities. Renowned for its focus on kindness, the College also excels in art, music, dance, drama and sporting achievements. Named 'Independent Secondary School of the Decade' by The Sunday Times in November 2020, the College was previously named 'England's Independent School of the Year' in 2018-19 and 2011-12 by the publication. Brighton College has also recently been called ‘Britain's most forward-thinking school' two years running by The Week.

At Ardingly College, we believe every child deserves an education that prepares them not only for exams, but for life. Located on a beautiful Sussex campus and within easy reach of London and Gatwick Airport, Ardingly is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2–18. Known for its outstanding pastoral care, academic excellence and innovative approach to education, Ardingly offers senior students the opportunity to follow either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) or A Levels in the Sixth Form, enabling every student to pursue the pathway best suited to their strengths and ambitions. Our distinctive World Ready approach combines academic rigour with character development, enterprise, global awareness, wellbeing and leadership. Through more than 150 co-curricular activities, extensive sporting opportunities, creative arts programmes and meaningful community engagement, students develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. With a commitment to ensuring every pupil is known and valued as an individual, Ardingly combines the opportunities of a larger school with the personalised support of a close-knit community. The result is an education that empowers students to discover their strengths, pursue their passions and become confident, compassionate and capable young adults.

Lancing College is situated on the South Downs, near Brighton and Hove, in several hundred acres of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has a reputation for academic excellence in all subjects and a strong performance in value-added terms. There are 600 students in the school, which was founded in 1848 by the forward thinking Revd Nathaniel Woodard, whose aim was to provide a good and complete education… of sound principle and sound knowledge, firmly grounded in the Christian faith. Lancing is an ideal size: big enough to offer a diverse range of opportunities; small enough for everybody to be known and appreciated.