The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.8
7.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 350 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 153 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,805
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Stuart Parkes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Location
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSarisbury Infant School
Primary · Very close
King's Academy Lord Wilson
Academy · 539m away
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School
Primary · 814m away
Park Gate Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Locks Heath Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Brookfield Community School a selective school?
No. Brookfield Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brookfield Community School's Ofsted rating?
Brookfield Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brookfield Community School?
Brookfield Community School currently has 1,805 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brookfield Community School take?
Brookfield Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brookfield Community School?
Brookfield Community School is in Southampton, SO31 7DU, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brookfield Community School have a sixth form?
No, Brookfield Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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