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Brighton Hill Community School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Brighton Hill Community School is a academy converter secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1282 pupils, and a capacity of 1259 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,282

Pupils

1,259

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Brighton Hill Community School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Brighton Hill Community School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hampshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1282 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1259 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Brighton Hill Community School — School Information

Full address
Brighton Way, Basingstoke, RG22 4HS
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16.6% of pupils
DfE URN
149707

Other Secondary Schools in Basingstoke

If Brighton Hill Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Basingstoke are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Brighton Hill Community School

Is Brighton Hill Community School oversubscribed?

Yes — Brighton Hill Community School currently has 1282 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1259 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Brighton Hill Community School?

Admission to Brighton Hill Community School is managed by Hampshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Brighton Hill Community School cover?

Brighton Hill Community School is a secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Brighton Hill Community School?

Brighton Hill Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.