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Brentwood County High School

Brentwood, CM14 4JFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2026
Progress 8
-0.38
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
125 1st-choice / 207 places
Ranking
#2,411
of 3,141 nationally

About Brentwood County High School

Brentwood County High School is a popular choice among local families, with 599 applications for 207 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.89. Of those applicants, 125 received a first-preference offer. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, but the high demand suggests a solid local reputation. It is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for ages 11 to 18, located in the Essex borough of Brentwood. The most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated the school Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This marks a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2017, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The school has a capacity of 1,405 and currently has 1,103 pupils on roll, with 17.8 per cent eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSeven Arches Road, Brentwood, Brentwood, CM14 4JF
HeadteacherStephen Bonnar
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils1,103
Free School Meals (FSM)17.8%
School Capacity1,103 / 1,405 (79% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Science LabsDining HallLibraryTennis CourtsSports HallArt StudiosSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

BadmintonHockeyFootballCross CountryRoundersBasketballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaScience ClubDebateChoirModel United NationsFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghOrchestraEco ClubYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brentwood County High School

Brentwood County High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.