Is Brooke House College a boarding school or a day school?

Brooke House College is a day school (independent). No residential boarding is offered.

Does Brooke House College require an entrance exam?

No entrance exam is required at Brooke House College. Admission is based on academic records and a school reference.

What ages does Brooke House College accept?

Brooke House College welcomes students aged 11 to 19.

What nationalities attend Brooke House College?

Brooke House College welcomes students from over 60 nationalities, creating a genuinely international learning community.

How many students attend Brooke House College?

Brooke House College has approximately 105 students. The student body represents over 60 nationalities.

Is Brooke House College recommended for expat families?

Sport Brooke House College is consistently recommended by international and expat families.

What was Brooke House College's ISI inspection result?

Brooke House College was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in January 2025 and met every Standard. ISI is the government-approved body for inspecting independent schools in England.

Brooke House College — International School

Brooke House College is an international school in Market Harborough, United Kingdom. Founded in 1991. It serves 105 students for students aged 11–19.

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Location & getting here

Postcode

LE16 7JN

Setting

Semi-rural

Nearest station

Market Harborough900 m away

Nearest town

Market Harborough400 m

Historic market town in the East Midlands—quieter than major commuter belts, with good regional connectivity and a thriving town center. A traditional setting popular with families seeking character over metropolitan bustle.

Nearest airports

Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.

Airport	Distance	Drive from school	International note
Birmingham	56 km	~83 min	BHX — Midlands gateway
Luton	77 km	~110 min	LTN — European and budget carriers
Stansted	103 km	~144 min	STN — European and budget carriers

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Est. 1991

Year Founded

105

Students Enrolled

60+

Nationalities

Boarding Available

Scholarships Available

Types Available

✓Academic Scholarship — available at various entry points, based on examination results and individual circumstances

✓Football Scholarship — awarded to talented players with evidence of national representation or professional club potential

Bursaries (means-tested): A limited number of means-tested bursaries are available based on examination results and individual circumstances.

💡 Scholarship amounts and bursary likelihood analysis are in the Full Deep Report.

Merit-based Scholarships

Key facts

Founded

1991

Ages

11–19 (Co-ed)

Pupils on roll

105

Fees

$ 27,125–$ 56,340 / year

Inspectorate

ISI

Fees & the true cost of attendance

Published fees · inclusive of VAT

Phase	Per term	Per year
College Day Students	£9,041.67	£27,125
College UK Boarding Students	£17,633.34	£52,900
College International Boarding Students	£17,886	£53,658
Football Academy Day Students	£10,789	£32,367
Football Academy UK Boarding Students	£18,516	£55,548
Football Academy International Boarding Students	£18,780	£56,340

Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)

Item	Frequency	Amount
Enrolment Deposit	Per year	£7,000
Registration Fee	Per year	£600

Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.

Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.

Scholarships & financial assistance

Merit-based scholarships (2 types)

Academic Scholarship — available at various entry points, based on examination results and individual circumstances

Football Scholarship — awarded to talented players with evidence of national representation or professional club potential

ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.

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Means-tested bursaries — the school looks at your family income and can offer a much larger discount than any scholarship. A limited number of means-tested bursaries are available based on examination results and individual circumstances. Ask the Bursar directly — these are rarely advertised prominently.

What Makes This School Different

Learning Without Walls (blended academic

Football Academy (internationally known,

Motorsport Academy

University Foundation Programme (UFP)

Intensive English Programme

Online School (blended programmes across

Widening Horizons (HPL Mentoring Program

Clubs & Activities

Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze expeditions in Peak District noted)Educational visitsCo-curricular activities across sport, arts, and community engagement

Expeditions include: Duke of Edinburgh Bronze expeditions (Peak District)

Academic Results

ISI Inspection · January 2025

✓ Met every Standard

Brooke House College passed its most recent ISI (the Independent Schools Inspectorate — the government-approved body that inspects private schools in England) inspection in January 2025 with all standards met across every category including safeguarding. Its internationally recognised football academy is the school's defining feature, with alumni progressing into professional leagues across multiple countries. The two areas inspectors formally asked leaders to address — a narrow range of activities beyond sport and limited formal leadership roles for pupils — are worth raising directly on a tour, especially if your child's interests stretch beyond the pitch.

ISI is the government-approved inspection body for independent schools in England. Full analysis in the Deep Report.

Admissions

Entry point	Assessment	Assessment date	Registration deadline
September	School reports review; English language test for non-UK applicants; interview with Principal/Assistant Principal	Prior to enrollment	Rolling; early application advised for Football Academy
January	School reports review; English language test for non-UK applicants; interview if necessary	Prior to enrollment	Rolling
Any point (Key Stage 3, Pre Sessional, Taster Courses)	Individual assessment by course	On application	Rolling

How to apply

Submit completed Registration Form with passport scan, school reports, exam results, IELTS/qualifications as applicable
Admissions Department reviews qualifications and arranges English language entry test and/or interview
Provisional Offer Letter and Deposit Invoice issued if entry requirements met
Applicant confirms acceptance by email and pays enrolment deposit
Confirmation of Enrolment Letter issued; CAS provided for visa applicants
Student receives full induction upon arrival

What you'll need to submit

Completed and signed Registration Form
Scanned passport
Most recent school reports/transcripts
Public examination results or predicted results
IELTS certificate (for Student Visa applicants)
English Language qualification (for EAL applicants)
Player CV and coach reference (for Football Academy applicants)

Open events

Open Day events in-person and online — dates advertised on website
Individual in-person visits — led by Managing Director, Director of Admissions, or Deputy Director; tours include lessons, football training, catering sample
Virtual visits via Skype/Zoom — include academic counselling, boarding overview, facilities tour, Football Academy introduction

Scholarships: Limited partial scholarships and bursaries available; academic awards based on exam results and circumstances; football awards based on talented player status.

Admissions contact: [email protected]

Admissions window open year-round; late applications accepted July/August. Football Academy applicants must apply early due to high demand; place availability limited from April onward.