Is Brentwood County High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 49th of 80 secondary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Brentwood County High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Brentwood County High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.7 (England: 46.2). 47.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Brentwood County High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Brentwood County High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Brentwood County High School

Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, CM14 4JF

Local ranking49th of 80 secondary schools in Essex

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1405

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 10 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 47.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 69.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 138

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Continued in education: 78.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Higher education: 48.0%
Apprenticeships: 10.0%
Employment: 31.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

27.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

28.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

101

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 8.6% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 28.3
16-18 Cohort: 228

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1103
Boys: 569 (52%)
Girls: 528 (48%)
Capacity: 1405 (78% full)
SEND: 14.6%
FSM Eligible: 25.4%
EAL: 11.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 12.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 61.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,501/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 61.0%
Black African: 12.3%
White Other: 8.4%
Mixed Other: 3.4%
Black Other: 2.7%
Asian Indian: 2.5%
Other: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%

61.0%

White British

12.3%

Black African

8.4%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01277238900

bchs@osborne.coop

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Seven Arches Road

Brentwood, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 145474
UKPRN: 10066424
Establishment No.: 4027
Trust: OSBORNE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY TRUST

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