King's Academy Brune Park
73%
Capacity
1,277
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About King's Academy Brune Park
King's Academy Brune Park is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Gosport community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 1,277 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity.
Ofsted has rated King's Academy Brune Park "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Kerry Payne, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
King's Academy Brune Park is a popular choice with families — it received 319 applications for 198 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 190 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King's Academy Brune Park include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Theatre, Sports Hall, Science Labs, Sixth Form Centre, ICT Suite.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Gymnastics, Swimming and 6 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Young Enterprise, DofE and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.6%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Gosport, King's Academy Brune Park is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Military Road, Gosport, Gosport, PO12 3BU |
| Headteacher | Kerry Payne |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,277 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,277 / 1,755 (73% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed198
319
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
190 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Military Road, Gosport
Gosport, PO12 3BU
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