What did Ofsted judge Brook Mead Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Brook Mead Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Brook Mead Academy?

Brook Mead Academy has 1,104 pupils on roll.

What are Brook Mead Academy’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 46.6: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Brook Mead Academy take?

Brook Mead Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Brook Mead Academy located?

Brook Mead Academy is located in Leicester, LE3 9BN, Leicester.

How do I apply to Brook Mead Academy?

Brook Mead Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Brook Mead Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Brook Mead Academy was 0.767 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Brook Mead Academy?

When Brook Mead Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England; 2. Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school; 3. Catchment + sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion, priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point for the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school. Applicants living in the same block of flats will be regarded as living the same distance from the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Brook Mead Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.1% of pupils at Brook Mead Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Brook Mead Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Brook Mead Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England.
2Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school.
3Catchment + sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school.
4Out of catchment + sibling — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school.
5Pupil premium — 90 children eligible for the pupil premium.
6Catchment area — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school.
7Staff children — Children who are sons/daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application.
8Out of catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

If two applications tie: Within each criterion, priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point for the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school. Applicants living in the same block of flats will be regarded as living the same distance from the school.

Criterion 5 specifies a sub-cap of 90 places for pupils eligible for the pupil premium.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Brook Mead Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Brook Mead Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Brook Mead Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Brook Mead Academy?: Brook Mead Academy has 1,104 pupils on roll.
What are Brook Mead Academy’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 46.6: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Brook Mead Academy take?: Brook Mead Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Brook Mead Academy located?: Brook Mead Academy is located in Leicester, LE3 9BN, Leicester.
How do I apply to Brook Mead Academy?: Brook Mead Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Brook Mead Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Brook Mead Academy was 0.767 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Brook Mead Academy?: When Brook Mead Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England; 2. Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school; 3. Catchment + sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion, priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point for the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school. Applicants living in the same block of flats will be regarded as living the same distance from the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Brook Mead Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.1% of pupils at Brook Mead Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

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Last distance offered at Brook Mead Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Brook Mead Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England.
2Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school.
3Catchment + sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school.
4Out of catchment + sibling — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school.
5Pupil premium — 90 children eligible for the pupil premium.
6Catchment area — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school.
7Staff children — Children who are sons/daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application.
8Out of catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

Criterion 5 specifies a sub-cap of 90 places for pupils eligible for the pupil premium.

Brook Mead Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Brook Mead Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Brook Mead Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Brook Mead Academy?: Brook Mead Academy has 1,104 pupils on roll.
What are Brook Mead Academy’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 46.6: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Brook Mead Academy take?: Brook Mead Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Brook Mead Academy located?: Brook Mead Academy is located in Leicester, LE3 9BN, Leicester.
How do I apply to Brook Mead Academy?: Brook Mead Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Brook Mead Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Brook Mead Academy was 0.767 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Brook Mead Academy?: When Brook Mead Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within and outside of England; 2. Medical/social needs — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school; 3. Catchment + sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in Years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion, priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the Geo-code reference point for the child’s home address to the Geo-code reference point for the school. Applicants living in the same block of flats will be regarded as living the same distance from the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Brook Mead Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 24.1% of pupils at Brook Mead Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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