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Brighton Hill Community School

Academy converter · Basingstoke · RG22 4HS

Ages 11–16 · 1,284 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

46.9

Overall absence

8.6%

Admissions demand

1.33 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-23

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.01
−20+2
Attainment 846.9
English & maths grade 5+49%
English & maths grade 4+69%
EBacc entry28%

EBacc APS: 4.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.9%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
6.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,317

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.33 · Competitive

1st preferences

332

Places offered

249

1st-preference offers

246

Total preferences (any rank)
540
Preferred offers (top 3)
249
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

1,284 pupils · 1,259 places

Pupils on roll
1,284
Boys / girls
661 / 623
School capacity
1,259
Capacity fill
1,284 / 1,259 (102%)
Free school meals
19.2%
FSM pupils
246
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Academy trust
SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Sponsor
South Farnham Educational Trust
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Edwards

Location

Address
Brighton Way
Postcode
RG22 4HS
Town
Basingstoke
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Basingstoke and Deane
Constituency
Basingstoke
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Basingstoke, Hampshire, 1,284 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 19.2%.

Open schools in Basingstoke
58
Secondary schools in Basingstoke
7
Academies among open schools in Basingstoke
21% (12)
Open schools in RG22
17
Secondary in RG22
3
Open schools in Hampshire LA
620
Secondary in Hampshire LA
67

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BasingstokeNear RG22

  • The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • FSM34.2%

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  • Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att858.1
    • P80.8
    • EM5+68%
    • Absence4.9%

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  • Cranbourne

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    Basingstoke · RG21 3NP · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.8
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence9.1%

    0.8 miles away

  • The Costello School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    • EM5+45%
    • Absence8.9%

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.1
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence8.7%

    2.1 miles away

  • Everest Community Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Basingstoke · RG24 9UP · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att834.3
    • P8-1.1
    • EM5+22%
    • Absence11.0%

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Christopher Edwards
Telephone
01256350606
Website
https://www.brightonhill.org/

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