Brooke Weston Academy
URN: 135317 • Great Oakley NN18 8LA
Overview
- Name
- Brooke Weston Academy
- URN
- 135317
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 73.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Haworth (since 2025) , Associate Principal
- Telephone
- 01536396366
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coomb Road, Great Oakley NN18 8LA
Summary
Brooke Weston Academy, located in Great Oakley, North Northamptonshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,179 students, slightly below its capacity of 1,200. Established in 1991, the school was founded with significant contributions from local benefactors, Hugh de Capell Brooke and Garry Weston, who continue to support the academy's mission of educational excellence. Rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, the academy is recognised for its strong academic performance and commitment to student development.
The academy's ethos is built on mutual respect, hard work, and a calm learning environment, fostering a culture where both students and teachers collaborate closely. This is reflected in their unique approach, where teachers work alongside students in shared spaces rather than in separate staff rooms, promoting accessibility and engagement.
Brooke Weston Academy also serves as a Teaching School Hub, providing professional development and support to educators across the region. The school's vision is to inspire students to reach their full potential, equipping them with the skills and values necessary for success in a rapidly changing world.
The academy's ethos is built on mutual respect, hard work, and a calm learning environment, fostering a culture where both students and teachers collaborate closely. This is reflected in their unique approach, where teachers work alongside students in shared spaces rather than in separate staff rooms, promoting accessibility and engagement.
Brooke Weston Academy also serves as a Teaching School Hub, providing professional development and support to educators across the region. The school's vision is to inspire students to reach their full potential, equipping them with the skills and values necessary for success in a rapidly changing world.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Student Support (PP & SEND) (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Corby Technical School (70.1)
- Sir Christopher Hatton Academy (66.8)
- Wollaston School (64.6)
- Bishop Stopford School (62.5)
- The Ferrers School (61.8)
Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1179
- Boys
- 591
- Girls
- 588
- FSM %
- 18.20
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1179 | 591 | 588 | 1200 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1185 | 594 | 591 | 1200 | 16.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1192 | 615 | 577 | 1200 | 11.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1192 | 615 | 577 | 1200 | 11.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1196 | 628 | 568 | 1200 | 10.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1175 | 620 | 555 | 1200 | 8.30 |
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