Brookthorpe Hall School
Brookthorpe Hall School is an independent special school in Gloucester for pupils aged 7 to 16. It has 58 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Brookthorpe Hall School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Stroud Road Gloucester Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0UN |
| Phone | 01452717004 |
| Reference Number | 149064 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 58 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 81.03%
Girls: 18.97% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Brookthorpe Hall School demonstrates notable improvement since its previous inspections, now successfully meeting all relevant independent school standards checked during this monitoring. The school has prioritized safeguarding and effectively implements an updated behavior policy that has fostered a calmer environment. Although there were initial challenges with behavior management, both staff and students now display a strong understanding of the system in place, leading to motivated pupils and rare incidents of disruptive behavior. Leadership has also stabilized, promoting clearer communication and support among staff while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Nov 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 11 Jul 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 May 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding measures in place
- Successful implementation of a new behavior policy
- Calm school environment with rare disruptive behavior
- Supportive leadership fostering staff development
- Positive pupil motivation towards achieving targets
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Brookthorpe Hall School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Brookthorpe Hall School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Brookthorpe Hall School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was Brookthorpe Hall School last inspected by Ofsted?
Brookthorpe Hall School was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does Brookthorpe Hall School have?
Brookthorpe Hall School has 58 pupils on roll.
What age range does Brookthorpe Hall School cover?
Brookthorpe Hall School for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is Brookthorpe Hall School?
Brookthorpe Hall School is at Stroud Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0UN.