The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 230 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 145 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,474
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 20.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bracknell Forest
- Head
- Mr Keith Grainger (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bull Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSandy Lane Primary School
Primary · 357m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Primary · 735m away
Ranelagh School
Secondary · 950m away
Holly Spring Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kennel Lane School
Special school · 1.1km away
The Brakenhale School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Warfield Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
King's Academy Meadow Vale
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Garth Hill College a selective school?
No. Garth Hill College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Garth Hill College's Ofsted rating?
Garth Hill College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Garth Hill College?
Garth Hill College currently has 1,474 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garth Hill College take?
Garth Hill College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Garth Hill College?
Garth Hill College is in Bracknell, RG42 2AD, in the Bracknell Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Garth Hill College have a sixth form?
Yes, Garth Hill College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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