Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester
Brookthorpe Hall School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Gloucester.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Brookthorpe Hall School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Brookthorpe Hall School are Belong School Gloucestershire (1.2 miles, Good); Valley Bridge School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement); St Martins Centre (St Roses School) (4.1 miles, Good); and St Rose's Special School (4.1 miles, Good).
Belong School GloucestershireValley Bridge SchoolSt Martins Centre (St Roses School)St Rose's Special School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Brookthorpe Hall School has an education, health and care plan (58 of 58 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Brookthorpe Hall School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fagin's (opposite), 280 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 26 March 2025, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
17 March 2026
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Brookthorpe Hall School has made significant progress in creating a calm, supportive environment where pupils feel motivated. The new behaviour system clearly rewards positive actions linked to individual targets, and both staff and pupils now understand how it works. Leaders provide strong support to staff and have demonstrated their commitment to continuously improving the school for pupils with autism.
Key Strengths
- Behaviour management system is now clearly understood by staff and pupils, with most pupils motivated to achieve their targets
- School atmosphere is calm with disruptive behaviour now rare
- Senior leadership is stable with staff who have suitable expertise and experience
- Safeguarding is a priority with effective implementation of policies and close work with safeguarding partners
- Leaders provide regular support to staff and have clear systems for maintaining oversight
Areas for Improvement
- Some behaviour management systems are new and require ongoing staff training
- Further refinements needed to leadership and management systems
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has an up-to-date policy covering all statutory guidance and works closely with safeguarding partners to protect children when required.
Brookthorpe Hall School is a specialist independent school for pupils with autism aged 7-16. The school now meets all independent school standards that were checked during this inspection, having successfully addressed previously unmet requirements.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Brookthorpe Hall School
September 4th Parent Letter
9 Sep 2026
Summer 2026 Newsletter
16 Jul 2026
March 2026 Newsletter
24 Apr 2026
February 2026 Newsletter
13 Feb 2026
December 2025 - End of Term Newsletter
18 Dec 2025
October 2025 - End of Term Newsletter
24 Oct 2025
From Brookthorpe Hall School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Brookthorpe Hall School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
58 pupils
60 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Gloucester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Gloucester
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,977
Applications
6,517
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
58
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Brookthorpe Hall School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
58
Total Pupils
47
Boys
11
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Brookthorpe Hall School
When was Brookthorpe Hall School last inspected?
Brookthorpe Hall School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to Brookthorpe Hall School?
Brookthorpe Hall School has around 58 pupils on roll.
Does Brookthorpe Hall School have specialist SEN provision?
Brookthorpe Hall School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Brookthorpe Hall School?
Brookthorpe Hall School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Brookthorpe Hall School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brookthorpe Hall School?
Brookthorpe Hall School is at Stroud Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0UN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)