Brook Academy Catchment Area
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.
The King's School, Gloucester Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL1 2BG
Hartmore School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · GL19 3BG
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL1 4AW
The Altus School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · GL4 0RQ
Edward Jenner School Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL1 3NZ
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Catchment Area
Other independent school · GL1 3PR
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.
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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.