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Brookfield Community School Catchment Area

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

Brookfield Community School is a academy converter secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1168 pupils, and a capacity of 1110 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,168

Pupils

1,110

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Brookfield Community School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Brookfield Community School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. 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: 1168 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1110 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 Derbyshire 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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Brookfield Community School — School Information

Full address
Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 3NS
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
19.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136548

Other Secondary Schools in Chesterfield

If Brookfield Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chesterfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Brookfield Community School

Is Brookfield Community School oversubscribed?

Yes — Brookfield Community School currently has 1168 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1110 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Brookfield Community School?

Admission to Brookfield Community School is managed by Derbyshire. 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 Brookfield Community School cover?

Brookfield Community School is a secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Brookfield Community School?

Brookfield Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.