Dorothy Stringer School
Community school
Brighton, BN1 6PZ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 20% in England
3 of 10 in Brighton and Hove
Pupils
1,626
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
10.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 53.8 | 49.8 | 53.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62% | 58% | 62% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.5 | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 68% | 62% | 60% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.33 | 0.11 | — |
80% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Varndean School · 0.3 mi · Good · Top 19% in England
- Patcham High School · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School · 1.1 mi · Not judged · Top 24% in England
- Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre · 1.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 40% in England
- Blatchington Mill School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 24% in England
- King's School · 2.1 mi · Report card · Top 12% in England
Best secondary schools in Brighton and Hove · Best secondary schools in East Sussex
The neighbourhood
Dorothy Stringer School is in Hollingbury (typical home £675,000, crime very low).
What is Dorothy Stringer School's Ofsted rating?
Dorothy Stringer School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Dorothy Stringer School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Dorothy Stringer School is in the top 20% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.