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Brentwood School

Essex·Not applicable·East of England·Other independent school·CM15 8EE
URN: 115429
CompareDfE profile
30.8
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
n/a
Progress 8
No published value in available years
16.8%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
0.0%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
42.9
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.

What the data says

Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.

Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed

Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.

Pupil progress
Limited progress data

No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.

Getting a place
Admissions realism: not yet assessed

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This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

Watch-outs

  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.

What to do next

Admissions and catchment

Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.

Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

University destinations

The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.

Entry, tests and fees

Independent school

Entrance test

Test date28 November 2026(September 2027 entry)

The entrance exam will also include an English Writing task, and candidates will be invited to take this part of the exam at Brentwood School on Saturday 28th N… Source · checked 28 September 2026

Test date12 December 2026(11+ · September 2027 entry)

11+ Chess Scholarship Tournament: Saturday 12th December 2026, 2.30pm Source · checked 28 September 2026

Test date9 January 2027(11+ · September 2027 entry)

11+ Formal Selection Tournament: Saturday 9th January 2027, 10am to 1pm Source · checked 28 September 2026

Fees

Reception - Year 2 (inclusive of VAT)£7,413 a term

Reception - Year 2 (inclusive of VAT) | £22,239 | £7,413 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 3 - Year 6 (inclusive of VAT)£7,692 a term

Year 3 - Year 6 (inclusive of VAT) | £23,076 | £7,692 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 7 - Upper Sixth (inclusive of VAT)£10,068 a term

Year 7 - Upper Sixth (inclusive of VAT) | £30,204 | £10,068 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Reception - Year 2 (inclusive of VAT)£22,239 a year

Reception - Year 2 (inclusive of VAT) | £22,239 | £7,413 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 3 - Year 6 (inclusive of VAT)£23,076 a year

Year 3 - Year 6 (inclusive of VAT) | £23,076 | £7,692 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 7 - Upper Sixth (inclusive of VAT)£30,204 a year

Year 7 - Upper Sixth (inclusive of VAT) | £30,204 | £10,068 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Full Boarding - Tuition and Board & Lodging (inclusive of VAT)£19,488 a term

Full Boarding - Tuition and Board & Lodging (inclusive of VAT) | £58,464 | £19,488 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Full Boarding - Tuition and Board & Lodging (inclusive of VAT)£58,464 a year

Full Boarding - Tuition and Board & Lodging (inclusive of VAT) | £58,464 | £19,488 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursariesyes

The majority of our available funds are spent on Means-tested Bursaries. Source · checked 28 September 2026

ScholarshipsAcademic, Music, Sport, Art, Drama

For Specialist Bursary awards, candidates must pass the entrance assessment and be successful in their scholarship application in one or more of the specialist… Source · checked 28 September 2026

Open events

Open event1 October 2026(16+ · September 2027 entry)

​Register for our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 1st October 2026 from 4.15pm-6.30pm. Source · checked 28 September 2026

Open event10 October 2026(11+ · September 2027 entry)

Our next Taster Morning takes place on Saturday 10th October 2026 from 9.45am to 12.45pm, for Year 6 pupils considering Year 7 entry in 2027 to Brentwood School… Source · checked 28 September 2026

Open event12 June 2027(September 2027 entry)

Our next Open Morning will take place on Saturday 12th June 2027. Source · checked 28 September 2026

Admissions

Entrance assessmentEntrance exam, GL Assessment, Interview

Entrance Test Source · checked 28 September 2026

Entry points3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 16+

Reception (4+) Entry Process Begins Source · checked 28 September 2026

Admissions pageFees page

Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202518530.8—16.8%0.0%1.3
2023/202417748.2—82.5%0.0%2.8
2022/202320847.6—86.0%0.0%3.0
2021/202220129.1—0.0%0.0%1.8

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Essex for local comparison.

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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 83.3Progress 8 +1.11
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Colchester Royal Grammar School
Ofsted InadequateAttainment 8 82.1Progress 8 +1.09
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.7Progress 8 +0.76
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Colchester County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.6Progress 8 +0.99
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School information

URN115429
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
PhaseNot applicable
TypeOther independent school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range3-19
HeadteacherHeadteacher Michael Bond
Trust—
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterChristian
PostcodeCM15 8EE
Latest pupils185
FSM eligible—

Contact and identifiers

Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8EE

www.brentwoodschool.co.uk1277243243
DfE number6035
UKPRN10015255
Opened30 Sept 1980
GIAS updated3 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated3 Feb 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year—
Ofsted published—