Brighton Hill Community School

About Brighton Hill Community School

Brighton Hill Community School is an academy converter in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,282 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 (2025/26). 19.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hampshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,282 / 1,259 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 April 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Brighton Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4HS

Phone

01256350606

Headteacher

Christopher Edwards

Website

http://www.brightonhill.hants.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Brighton Hill Community School?

Brighton Hill Community School is an academy converter in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Brighton Hill Community School have?

Brighton Hill Community School has 1,282 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Brighton Hill Community School's Ofsted rating?

Brighton Hill Community School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).

How does Brighton Hill Community School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Brighton Hill Community School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 in 2025/26.

Is Brighton Hill Community School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Brighton Hill Community School is part of SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Brighton Hill Community School?

Brighton Hill Community School is located at Brighton Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4HS.