The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 9.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
9.0
34.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.55
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
5% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 105
- Capacity
- 35%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Principal Ian Smith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
12 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Divergent School Harborough
Independent · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 445m away
The Robert Smyth Academy
Secondary · 563m away
Welland Park Academy
Secondary · 789m away
Little Bowden School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wellington Place Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Meadowdale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Brooke House College a selective school?
No. Brooke House College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brooke House College's Ofsted rating?
Brooke House College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2012. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brooke House College?
Brooke House College currently has 105 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brooke House College take?
Brooke House College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Brooke House College?
Brooke House College is in Market Harborough, LE16 7AU, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brooke House College have a sixth form?
Yes, Brooke House College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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