The school serves a community of small villages as well as the larger town of Broseley.

The centre offers cinema, theatre, dance, music, comedy, literature performances for the local community, as well as student productions.

An outdoor swimming pool for local schools and the public was built in 1966 and a sports hall was opened in 1975.

William Brookes School underwent a £27 million rebuilding programme in order to accomplish maximum quality 21st century education.

Throughout the year, the houses compete in various interhouse sporting activities and gain points through accelerated reader to win a non-uniform day or other rewards.