The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.8
13.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
78%
36.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.34
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
21% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,878
- Capacity
- 94%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Michael Bond (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
Primary · 607m away
Hogarth Primary School
Primary · 720m away
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Secondary · 731m away
Brentwood County High School
Secondary · 757m away
Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Secondary · 791m away
The Endeavour School
Special school · 794m away
Endeavour Co-Operative Academy
Academy · 794m away
Grove House School
Free school · 815m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Brentwood School?
Brentwood School currently has 1,878 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brentwood School take?
Brentwood School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Brentwood School?
Brentwood School is in Brentwood, CM15 8EE, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brentwood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Brentwood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.