Brighton College facts for kids

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Brighton College is a special school located in Brighton, England. It's a place where both boys and girls, from young children aged 3 all the way up to 18-year-olds, can live and learn. This type of school, where students live there, is called a boarding school. The current headmaster, who is like the principal, is Richard Cairns.

About Brighton College

Brighton College is a well-known school for students of all ages. It offers education from nursery all the way through to the final years of high school. Students can choose to live at the school as boarders or attend during the day.

A Look at its History

The school was founded a long time ago, in 1845. It was started by a person named William Aldwin Soames. This makes Brighton College one of the older and more established schools in England. It operates as a charity school, which means it's run for public benefit rather than for profit.

Images for kids

The Main Building
Artist's impression of the Sports and Science Centre
The College Chapel
Brighton College Gateway arch and Headmaster's Study, Dawson Building

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