Is Brighton Hill Community School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Strong standard and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 19th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Brighton Hill Community School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Brighton Hill Community School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.2 (England: 46.2). 44.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Brighton Hill Community School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Brighton Hill Community 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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Brighton Hill Community School

Brighton Way, Basingstoke, RG22 4HS

Local ranking19th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1259

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 23 June 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Continues from Brighton Hill Community School (URN 116441) since 1 May 2023. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 23 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 44.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 66.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 238

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 90.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1282
Boys: 661 (51%)
Girls: 623 (49%)
Capacity: 1259 (102% full)
SEND: 17.7%
FSM Eligible: 17.9%
EAL: 8.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.6%
SEN Support: 13.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 69.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,581/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 7.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.3%
White Other: 5.3%
Black African: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
Asian Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Asian Indian: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.2%

81.3%

White British

5.3%

White Other

2.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01256350606

headteacher@bhcs.sfet.org.uk

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Brighton Way

Basingstoke, South East

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Administrative

URN: 149707
UKPRN: 10092367
Establishment No.: 4182
Trust: SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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