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Brook Sixth Form and Academy Catchment Area

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

Brook Sixth Form and Academy is an university technical college secondary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 237 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

14-19

Age range

237

Pupils

600

Capacity

40%

Fill rate

Brook Sixth Form and Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brook Sixth Form and Academy?

The catchment area for Brook Sixth Form and Academy is the geographic zone Barking and Dagenham 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. Barking and Dagenham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Brook Sixth Form and Academy are allocated by Barking and Dagenham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

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

Find Barking and Dagenham catchment area documents →

Brook Sixth Form and Academy: 600 places, 40% filled: places available

Brook Sixth Form and Academy has a published admission number of 600 places. 237 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 40%. At 40% full, the school currently has headroom below its 600 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. 42.5% of pupils at Brook Sixth Form and 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 Dagenham.

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

Barking and Dagenham 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 Barking and Dagenham school admissions →

Brook Sixth Form and Academy: School Information

Full address
Yew Tree Avenue, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7FN
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
School type
University technical college
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
14-19 years
Free school meals
42.5% of pupils
DfE URN
148932

Other Secondary Schools in Dagenham

If Brook Sixth Form and Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dagenham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Brook Sixth Form and 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 Sixth Form and Academy

What is the catchment area for Brook Sixth Form and Academy?

The catchment area for Brook Sixth Form and Academy is the geographic zone Barking and Dagenham 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. Barking and Dagenham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Brook Sixth Form and Academy oversubscribed?

Brook Sixth Form and Academy has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 237 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barking and Dagenham.

What is the admissions policy for Brook Sixth Form and Academy?

Admission to Brook Sixth Form and Academy is managed by Barking and Dagenham. 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 Sixth Form and Academy cover?

Brook Sixth Form and Academy is a secondary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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