Best 3 Secondary schools in Brentwood – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Becket Keys Church of England Free School (Secondary) in Brentwood; Anglo European School (Secondary) in Ingatestone; Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Secondary) in Brentwood — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Becket Keys Church of England Free School, Anglo European School and Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy converter type located around Brentwood, Essex and Ingatestone, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Becket Keys Church of England Free School), published Jun 2014. The lowest is 2 (Anglo European School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Anglo European School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,650, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; all within the Russell Education Trust trust.

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Attribute	Becket Keys Church of England Free School CM15 9DA	Anglo European School CM4 0DJ	Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School CM14 4EX
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Brentwood Essex CM15 9DA	Ingatestone Essex CM4 0DJ	Brentwood Essex CM14 4EX
Latest Ofsted	1 16 Jun 2014	2 2 May 2024	2 11 May 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1050	1338	1047
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Girls
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Russell Education Trust	Essex (881)	Essex (881)
Website	www.becketkeys.org	aesessex.co.uk	www.brentwoodursuline.co.uk
Telephone	01277286600	01277354018	01277227156
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Becket Keys Church of England Free School

CM15 9DA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Brentwood
Essex
CM15 9DA
Ofsted: 1 16 Jun 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Russell Education Trust
Website: www.becketkeys.org
Telephone: 01277286600

Anglo European School

CM4 0DJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Ingatestone
Essex
CM4 0DJ
Ofsted: 2 2 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: aesessex.co.uk
Telephone: 01277354018

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

CM14 4EX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Brentwood
Essex
CM14 4EX
Ofsted: 2 11 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.brentwoodursuline.co.uk
Telephone: 01277227156

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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