Brampton College
Specialising in one year GCSE courses, as well as A-Level courses, Brampton College caters for students in Years 11-13 (aged 15-18). With a maximum class size of 10, teaching is focused and individual.
Ideal student
A highly motivated, academically ambitious student who is comfortable in a focused sixth form environment. Brampton tends to suit pupils aiming for top grades at A level and those who respond well to a disciplined approach to study and regular academic monitoring.
Main sports
Sport is limited, though students have access to local facilities and informal activities including football and table tennis.
Stand-out facilities
Four science laboratories, an art studio, computer suites and a well-used library open from early morning until evening.
Saturday school
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Did you know?
Founded by Bernard Canetti, Brampton evolved from a tuition centre established in the 1980s and is now one of the UK’s highest-performing independent sixth form colleges. Alongside its two-year A level courses, it is also well known for one-year GCSE programmes and A level resits, attracting students looking to improve results before moving on to university.
Our takeaway
Brampton is unapologetically academic. With small classes, frequent assessments and strong university preparation, it is geared towards students determined to maximise their grades or improve on previous results. The environment is informal but disciplined, and while the wider co-curricular offer is relatively limited, the academic outcomes and university destinations are consistently strong.
"Our purpose is to transform the lives of our students by listening to and understanding their story, empowering them to set ambitious goals, and by kindling an unwavering belief that their ambitions are achievable."
School Information
| Year | A* – A | A* – B |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 48.7 | 82.3 | 2018 | 46.9 | 81.5 | 2019 | 47.9 | 77.4 | 2022 | 2023 | 44 | 74 |
| Year | 9 - 8 | 9 - 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 22.4 | 53.1 | 2018 | 46.5 | 74.6 | 2019 | 36.9 | 62.3 | 2022 | 2023 | 73.7 |
