Supporting Exceptional Young Athletes to Succeed in Sport and Education

At Brookfield Community School, we believe that sporting excellence and academic achievement should go hand in hand.

Our vision is to create a community where everyone is committed to the highest standards of learning, effort and achievement. The Brookfield Stars Programme has been developed to support students with exceptional sporting talent, helping them balance the demands of training and competition alongside their studies.

Whether competing regionally, nationally or internationally, Brookfield Stars provides recognition, support and guidance so that students can thrive both on the field and in the classroom.

What is Brookfield Stars?

Brookfield Stars is a specialist programme designed for students who demonstrate exceptional commitment and achievement in their chosen sport.

The programme aims to:

• Support academic progress alongside sporting commitments.
• Celebrate sporting achievement.
• Help students manage training, competitions and school responsibilities.
• Encourage excellence, resilience and personal development.
• Enable students to fulfil their potential in both education and sport.

Who Can Join?

Students may be invited to join Brookfield Stars if they meet one or more of the following criteria:

Performance Level

Compete at County level or higher in their chosen sport.

Elite Academy Participation

Are part of an elite coaching academy or performance pathway programme.

Day Release Commitments

Participate in approved sporting programmes requiring day release from school.

Significant Training Commitments

Undertake training schedules that exceed normal local league expectations.

Extensive Travel Requirements

Regularly travel significant distances for training sessions or competitions.

Time Away From School

Require occasional absence from school for recognised competitions or training activities.

Residential Training Camps

Attend residential camps, tours or specialist training programmes linked to their sport.

Why Brookfield Supports Talented Athletes

We understand that high-performance sport requires commitment, dedication and resilience. Brookfield Stars helps students maintain a healthy balance between these commitments and their education, ensuring they continue to achieve highly in both areas.

Funding and Support

Additional support may be available through the Hampshire Talented Athlete Scheme.

Find out more about the Hampshire Talented Athlete Scheme

Aspire. Act. Achieve.

Brookfield Stars celebrates students who show outstanding dedication, ambition and perseverance in pursuit of sporting excellence while continuing to succeed academically.