Brooke School is a not applicable school in Rugby, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Brooke School currently has around 200 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.5% boys and 27.5% girls. Around 43.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.5%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Overslade Lane, Rugby, CV22 6DY
Website: https://www.brooke.unitymat.co.uk/
Telephone: 01788812324
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Warwickshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Greg Williams
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 145200

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 245
Number of Pupils: 200
Number of Boys: 145
Number of Girls: 55

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 32.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British75.50%151
Other White6.00%12
Indian4.00%8
Other Black3.50%7
Other Asian3.00%6
African2.50%5
White and Black Caribbean1.50%3
Other Mixed1.50%3
White and Black African1.00%2
Unclassified1.00%2
Bangladeshi0.50%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-4.9)
Writing: Well Below Average (-5.1)
Maths: Average (-2.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.0
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.17)
Of the 19 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 19 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.17
Town average
0.19
Local authority average
0.19
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
35%
Local authority average
39%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
47%
Local authority average
53%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
4.5
Town average
46.8
Local authority average
48.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.5
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
4.2
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
94%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rokeby Primary School
Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE
3out of 4 730 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Rokeby Primary School
Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE
- not rated 730 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rokeby Infant School
Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE
- not rated 808 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oakfield Primary School
Oakfield Road , CV22 6AU
- not rated 850 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oakfield Primary Academy
Oakfield Road , CV22 6AU
3out of 4 850 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bloxam Middle School
Webb Ellis Road , CV22 7AU
- not rated 1,049 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Andrew's CofE Middle School
Chester Street , CV21 2NN
- not rated 2,395 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Paddox Middle School
Fareham Avenue , CV22 5HS
- not rated 2,668 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newbold Avon Middle School
Newbold Road , Newbold-on-Avon CV21 1EH
- not rated 2,889 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Church of England Academy
Harris Drive , Overslade Lane CV22 6EA
3out of 4 369 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harris School
Harris Drive , Overslade Lane CV22 6EA
- not rated 369 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Rugby Free Secondary School
Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE
3out of 4 875 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Bishop Wulstan Catholic School
Oak Street , Off Dunchurch Road CV22 5EA
- not rated 1,169 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rugby High School
Longrood Road , CV22 7RE
3out of 4 1,376 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rugby College of Further Education
Lower Hillmorton Road , CV21 3QS
- not rated 2,570 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brooke School
Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY
- not rated 0 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Tyntesfield School
Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brooke School
Overslade Lane , CV22 6DY
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Crescent School
Bawnmore Road , Bilton CV22 7QH
- not rated 895 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Quest Academy
Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE
3out of 4 996 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.