Brentwood School, Brentwood

In its own words: "We enable our pupils to become the best version of themselves by developing Virtue, Learning and Manners. We are a community, with a shared vision, common purpose and a determination that everything we do will benefit the young people of today (and tomorrow) who are in our care."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our values are at the centre of everything we do. Although the words from our school motto - Virtue, Learning, Manners - were written in 1622, they are remarkably timeless. They guide our core purpose in helping young people discover and develop their talents with both self-assurance and humility."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis, karate, dance, drama, choir, chess, cooking and forest school.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Sunday 1 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open evening on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open day on Saturday 12 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Brentwood School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to Brentwood School are Ursuline Preparatory School (1.8 miles), Woodlands School Hutton Manor (2.5 miles), Woodlands School (3.1 miles) and Edullect Academy Independent School (4.1 miles).

Of the 200 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 68% went on to university or other higher education, 7% to apprenticeships and 11% into work.

In 2026, 209 pupils (11.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Brentwood Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Middleton Hall Lane (adjacent), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 217 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.