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Brookhaven School Catchment Area

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

Brookhaven School is a free s special not applicable school in Bury , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 50 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

50

Pupils

80

Capacity

63%

Fill rate

Brookhaven School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brookhaven School?

The catchment area for Brookhaven School is the geographic zone Bury 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. Bury 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 Brookhaven School is set by Bury 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 Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bury catchment area documents →

Brookhaven School: 80 places, 63% filled: places available

Brookhaven School has a published admission number of 80 places. 50 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% 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. 28% of pupils at Brookhaven School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bury.

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

Bury 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 Bury school admissions →

Brookhaven School: School Information

Full address
Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8LP
Local authority
Bury
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
28% of pupils
DfE URN
150236

Other Not applicable Schools in Bury

If Brookhaven School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Brookhaven School 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: Brookhaven School

What is the catchment area for Brookhaven School?

The catchment area for Brookhaven School is the geographic zone Bury 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. Bury publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Brookhaven School oversubscribed?

Brookhaven School has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 50 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bury.

What is the admissions policy for Brookhaven School?

Admission to Brookhaven School is managed by Bury. 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 Brookhaven School cover?

Brookhaven School is a not applicable school in Bury, 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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