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School profile
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Brunel College is a private secondary-stage school in Wiltshire, Wiltshire, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Brunel College
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
Overview
Overview
Small classes and a deliberately practical curriculum shape Brunel College's alternative provision for young people who may have struggled in mainstream settings. The model is designed for pupils who are disengaged, anxious in larger environments or returning after an extended absence, with supportive interaction, experience and success at its centre.
English, mathematics, history and art run from Functional Skills to GCSE. Food and Cookery, Health and Fitness, Business Studies, Forest School, community gardening, music technology, computer programming, Bike Hub and Salisbury Impact MMA add vocational and practical routes. Each learner's starting point guides the curriculum.
The framework of Equity, Equality and Extension joins reading support, ELSA and Thrive with core knowledge in English, mathematics, food technology, PSHE, art and technology. Physical education, creative work, work experience and college placements extend the offer. Baseline assessments and reading-age information help staff plan support and review progress.
Year 10 and Year 11 pupils can take one-day-a-week work placements, with links to Wiltshire College and Sparsholt College supporting future study. Careers guidance, college visits and individual help with post-16 applications sit alongside that experience. A November 2024 inspection judged Brunel College Good against the independent-school standards.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 0.5 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Wiltshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 0.50
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.04
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Wiltshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Mr Craig Noble
- Pupil roll
- 32 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Brunel House, Mitchell Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire
- Postcode
- SP2 7PY
- Area
- Wiltshire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Craig Noble
School contact
- School phone
- 01722786138
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01722786138
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 0.5 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.04 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Not yet verified
Latest inspection: Not yet verified
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- ISI institution listing: ISI lists the school as an inspected institution, but no inspection report is currently published on its institution page.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Brunel College handle admissions?
Brunel College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Brunel College?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Brunel College?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Brunel College?
Check the latest ISI or school-published inspection record for current inspection detail.