Brunel College, Mitchell Road
Brunel College is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Mitchell Road.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brunel College in detail
Results
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 Brunel College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Brunel College are Salisbury Cathedral School (0.9 miles); Leehurst Swan School (1.3 miles, selective); Chafyn-Godolphin (1.3 miles); and Chafyn Grove School (1.4 miles).
Salisbury Cathedral SchoolLeehurst Swan SchoolChafyn-GodolphinChafyn Grove School
Who goes there
In 2026, 14 pupils (43.8%) received SEN support and 18 (56.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Salisbury Rail Station, about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brunel Road (w-bound), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 218 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Brunel College excels at supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs who have previously struggled with school attendance. The school combines excellent emotional support with a broad, engaging curriculum and enriching activities that help pupils develop confidence and succeed. Most pupils significantly improve their attendance and leave ready for their next steps in education, training or employment.
Key Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with clear knowledge progression that helps pupils gain extensive qualifications and experience success in education for the first time
- Strong emotional support and bespoke help for managing feelings and behaviour, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment
- Excellent enrichment activities including fishing, music production, photography, bike maintenance, cooking and community visits that prepare pupils well for later life
- Effective transition planning and very strong communication with parents and carers
- Strong focus on mental health, healthy relationships and understanding consent delivered sensitively
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils at early stages of reading do not receive precise phonics support, limiting their reading fluency and progress
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly or are reluctant to engage in learning, creating gaps in knowledge and limiting progress
- Teachers sometimes move on before closing gaps in pupils' knowledge from previous lessons
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear systems, policies aligned to latest statutory guidance and strong communication between staff and leaders.
Extracurricular Activities
Fishing, music making and editing, photography, bike maintenance, visits to leisure centres and gyms, community visits, student council, volunteering in local community, cooking lunch for school community
Brunel College is a Good-rated independent school for pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, where most attend part-time as part of a bespoke education package. Pupils' emotional needs are well met, they enjoy school, feel safe, and most significantly improve their attendance after joining.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Brunel College
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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 Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 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
128%
Over capacity
32 pupils
25 places
7 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,150
Applications
4,934
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
32
Total Pupils
23
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Brunel College
What are GCSE results like at Brunel College?
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 Brunel College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Brunel College?
Brunel College has around 32 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Brunel College?
Brunel College 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 Brunel College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brunel College?
Brunel College is at Brunel House, Mitchell Road, Mitchell Road, SP2 7PY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)