Brookfield Community School
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, SO31 7DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brookfield Community School is a secondary school in Southampton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 4th of 20 secondary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 March 2025, report published 8 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 March 2025
The school's expectations of being ready, respectful and responsible are firmly embedded across the school. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement, ensuring they are well supported. Pupils feel safe and they are safe. Positive relationships between staff and pupils create a welcoming and supportive environment. Pupils are happy and know who to speak to if they have any concerns. Pupils behave very well. They demonstrate focus and collaboration in lessons and are calm and orderly as they move around the school. Bullying and low-level disruption are rare and swiftly addressed when they do occur. Pupils respect each other's opinions and engage thoughtfully in discussions. Beyond academic provision, the school offers an extensive range of extra-curricular activities. Pupils can participate in numerous sports and subject-related clubs, as well as gaming, chess, choir and crochet. These opportunities enrich pupils' experiences and foster a powerful sense of belonging. Pupils take on leadership roles through sub-committees focused on curriculum, pastoral care and well-being. Responsibilities, such as student ambassadors and sports leaders, offer pupils a meaningful voice in shaping school decisions. Pupils take immense pride in the positive impact they have on their school community. For pupils who require additional support, the Phoenix Centre serves as a vital resource. It provides tailored assistance for pupils facing challenges related to well-being, mental health and attendance. The centre offers a safe and structured environment to help pupils reintegrate into full-time learning.
What the school should improve
- Recent initiatives, such as the reading programme and the development of literacy skills, are still developing. As a result, these programmes have not had time to be fully embedded and pupils' reading and literacy skills are still developing. The school should ensure that these initiatives are developed as intended and reviewed systematically to ensure ongoing improvements in pupils' outcomes.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
358 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,854 pupils on roll, with places for 1,800
Schools near Brookfield Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hamble School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 47.2 |
| The Henry Cort Community College | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 44.2 |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.0 |
| Weston Secondary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 31.1 |
| Wildern School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.6 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Stuart Parkes
- Phone
- 01489576335
- Address
- Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, SO31 7DU
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116419
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.