Brighton Hill Community School
Basingstoke, RG22 4HS · Hampshire · secondary school
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19th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 876 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 4.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 84 | 35% | 2.94 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.5 · 49 | 30% | 1.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.01 · 51 | 25% | 1.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.2 · 45 | 10% | 0.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brighton Hill Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.5, against a national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.01 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Humanities, Warhammer, and Yarn Crafts clubs, or serve as Drama, Art, Dance, or Music Ambassadors. Sports include Touch Rugby, Cricket, Athletics, and Basketball. Arts and music options cover Orchestra, Steel Pans, and KS3 Art. Trips have included Kitzbuhel, New York, and Naples. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,284 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,259. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about Brighton Hill Community School
Overview
Brighton Hill Community School is described as a large and growing institution where leaders have established an ethos based on "commitment, collaboration, courage and kindness." The report highlights a "purposeful atmosphere" and a strong sense of belonging among pupils, with significant improvements in attendance, behaviour, and inclusion. While achievement and curriculum delivery meet the expected standard, the school is actively addressing parental concerns regarding communication.
Strengths
- Attendance is rising and above national averages, with a "significant" fall in persistent absence, particularly for pupils with special educational needs.
- Behaviour is positive, driven by strong relationships; lessons are "calm and purposeful," and suspensions are significantly lower than the national average.
- Inclusion is a central priority, with "intelligent systems" to identify needs quickly, ensuring pupils feel valued and supported through resources like ‘The Hive’.
- Personal development is robust, featuring innovative projects like 'Greatest Of All The Boys' to boost self-esteem and strong careers provision.
- Leadership is "deeply reflective," with a rich culture of professional learning and wise resource allocation focused on vulnerable pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve the quality of teaching in all subjects, as support for reading and writing is not yet "engrained within all subjects."
- Assessment practices need greater precision to help teachers adapt teaching in response to pupils’ misconceptions.
- The school is taking "decisive steps" to improve communication with parents, addressing current frustration among some families.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture" where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 44.5 |
| 2025/26 | 45.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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