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Brompton Academy Catchment Area

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

Brompton Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Gillingham, Medway , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1382 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,382

Pupils

1,400

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Brompton Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brompton Academy?

The catchment area for Brompton Academy is the geographic zone Medway uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Medway publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Brompton Academy goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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

Find Medway catchment area documents →

Brompton Academy: 1400 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Brompton Academy has a published admission number of 1400 places. 1382 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1400, Medway's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.7% of pupils at Brompton Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Medway.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Medway publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Medway school admissions →

Brompton Academy: School Information

Full address
Marlborough Road, Gillingham, ME7 5HT
Local authority
Medway
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
36.7% of pupils
DfE URN
136107

Other Secondary Schools in Gillingham

If Brompton Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Gillingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Brompton Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Brompton Academy

What is the catchment area for Brompton Academy?

The catchment area for Brompton Academy is the geographic zone Medway uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Medway publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Brompton Academy oversubscribed?

Brompton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1400 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Brompton Academy?

Admission to Brompton Academy is managed by Medway. 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 Brompton Academy cover?

Brompton Academy is a secondary school in Gillingham, Medway, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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