Special schoolData as of May 2026

Brook Green Centre for Learning

Bodmin Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth, PL5 4DZ

Community special school · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jul 2014

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

4.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Brook Green Centre for Learning, Plymouth

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

4.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

0.0%

Basics 9-5

0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

4.9

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	3.8	46.4
2024/25	4.9	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	-1.27	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.42

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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Nearby secondary schools

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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College

0.86 km away · Foundation school

Good

Mill Ford School

1.02 km away · Community special school

Outstanding

Woodlands School

1.27 km away · Foundation special school

Good

All Saints Church of England Academy

1.7 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Marine Academy Plymouth

1.85 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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About Brook Green Centre for Learning

Brook Green Centre for Learning is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 23 responses), 83% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.9. The school has around 106 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Bodmin Road, Plymouth, PL5 4DZ | More schools in Plymouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Brook Green Centre for Learning, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Sept 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Jul 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Brook Green Centre for Learning

What is Brook Green Centre for Learning's Ofsted rating?

Brook Green Centre for Learning received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What do parents say about Brook Green Centre for Learning?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 23 responses): 83% of parents would recommend Brook Green Centre for Learning.

What are Brook Green Centre for Learning's latest exam results?

Brook Green Centre for Learning: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Brook Green Centre for Learning located?

Brook Green Centre for Learning is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth (PL5 4DZ).

How many pupils attend Brook Green Centre for Learning?

Brook Green Centre for Learning has around 106 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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