The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.2
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 99 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,103
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 17.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- OSBORNE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Bonnar
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Secondary · 339m away
Hogarth Primary School
Primary · 616m away
The Endeavour School
Special school · 712m away
Endeavour Co-Operative Academy
Academy · 712m away
Brentwood School
Independent · 757m away
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
Primary · 1.2km away
Grove House School
Free school · 1.3km away
Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Brentwood County High School a selective school?
No. Brentwood County High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brentwood County High School's Ofsted rating?
Brentwood County High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brentwood County High School?
Brentwood County High School currently has 1,103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brentwood County High School take?
Brentwood County High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brentwood County High School?
Brentwood County High School is in Brentwood, CM14 4JF, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brentwood County High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Brentwood County High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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