Open Other Secondary Mixed

Brighton Hill Community School

Brighton Way, Basingstoke, RG22 4HS
Part of: SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
1,282 Pupils
1,259 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
16.60% FSM %
674 Boys
608 Girls
About Brighton Hill Community School

Brighton Hill Community School is a Secondary Academies serving Basingstoke and the surrounding area in Hampshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the South East region.

It has 1,282 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,259. Current headteacher: Christopher Edwards.

Information on Brighton Hill Community School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District Basingstoke and Deane
Parliamentary Constituency Basingstoke
Ward Brighton Hill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-06-2023
UKPRN 10092367
URN 149707
Data Last Updated 27-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Stephanie Block Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 13/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Reverend David Bishop Local Governor 01/06/2023 26/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Edwards Local Governor 01/06/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Alex Flowers Local Governor 01/06/2023 13/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Charlie Jones Local Governor 18/12/2025 17/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lisa Kirkman Local Governor 06/11/2023 05/11/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Victoria Mercer Local Governor 01/06/2023 25/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Steve Milligan Local Governor 01/06/2023 24/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Susan Rafter Local Governor 01/06/2023 28/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Caroline Williams Local Governor 18/12/2025 17/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Samantha Wright Local Governor 06/11/2023 05/11/2027 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Brighton Hill Community School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Basingstoke, Hampshire.
Brighton Hill Community School has 1,282 pupils, with a capacity of 1,259.
Brighton Hill Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Brighton Hill Community School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Brighton Hill Community School is Mr Christopher Edwards.
Brighton Hill Community School is at Brighton Way, Basingstoke, RG22 4HS, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Brighton Hill Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Brighton Hill Community School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Edwards
Brighton Way, Basingstoke, RG22 4HS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 149707
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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