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Brook Academy Catchment Area

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

Brook Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 64 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

64

Pupils

80

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Brook Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brook Academy?

The catchment area for Brook Academy is the geographic zone Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Brook Academy is set by Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Brook Academy: 80 places, 80% filled: places available

Brook Academy has a published admission number of 80 places. 64 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 80 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 62.5% of pupils at Brook Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Gloucester.

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

Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Brook Academy: School Information

Full address
Mill Lane, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4ZN
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
62.5% of pupils
DfE URN
149073

Other Not applicable Schools in Gloucester

If Brook Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Gloucester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Brook 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: Brook Academy

What is the catchment area for Brook Academy?

The catchment area for Brook Academy is the geographic zone Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Brook Academy oversubscribed?

Brook Academy has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 64 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Brook Academy?

Admission to Brook Academy is managed by Gloucestershire. 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 Brook Academy cover?

Brook Academy is a not applicable school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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