Brooke House College
Market Harborough, Leicestershire · LE16 7AU
Brooke House College is a co-educational independent boarding and day school in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, serving 162 pupils from age 11 to 18. The school positions itself around personalised education and 'unleashing potential', with a strong international dimension reflected in its 60+ nations student body. It offers specialist academies in football and motorsport alongside mainstream academic provision, targeting families seeking a distinctive blend of academics, elite sport, and pastoral care in a boarding environment.
- →Specialist Football Academy with FA affiliation and professional club pathways
- →International boarding community with strong pastoral support systems
- →Personalised, smaller-cohort approach to education (162 pupils total)
- →Motorsport Academy and enrichment opportunities beyond traditional academics
Who thrives here
Pupils seeking a boarding education with genuine specialist interests in football, motorsport, or international development; families valuing a personalised, smaller-school environment where individual potential is prioritised over traditional academic ranking.
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Contact & visit
12 Leicester Road
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
LE16 7AU
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Brooke House College?
Day fees at Brooke House College are approximately £27,125 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Brooke House College?
Brooke House College admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Brooke House College's exam results?
At Brooke House College, 0% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Brooke House College a boarding school?
Brooke House College offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Brooke House College's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Brooke House College “Good” (2021).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong international pastoral care and community for boarders
✓Specialist Football Academy with genuine professional development pathways
✓Personalised education model responsive to individual interests and talents
✓Small cohort sizes enabling close staff-pupil relationships
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection history may limit assurance on academic standards and safeguarding oversight for some parents
!Specialist academies may attract pupils whose primary motivation is sport rather than academic excellence, potentially affecting classroom culture
!Limited publicly available information on GCSE/A-level outcomes and university destinations relative to competitor schools