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Garth Hill College

Community school · Bracknell · RG42 2AD

Ages 11–18 · 1,452 pupils · Bracknell Forest

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

42.4

Overall absence

9.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-12-04

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.21
−20+2
Attainment 842.4
English & maths grade 5+38%
English & maths grade 4+59%
EBacc entry17%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.6%
Unauthorised3.5%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,387

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

1,452 pupils · 1,550 places

Pupils on roll
1,452
Boys / girls
742 / 710
School capacity
1,550
Capacity fill
1,452 / 1,550 (94%)
Free school meals
23.8%
FSM pupils
294
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mr Keith Grainger

Location

Address
Bull Lane
Postcode
RG42 2AD
Town
Bracknell
County
Berkshire
Local authority
Bracknell Forest
District
Bracknell Forest
Constituency
Bracknell
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
52 on roll / 56 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, 1,452 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 23.8%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Bracknell
26
Secondary schools in Bracknell
4
Academies among open schools in Bracknell
46% (12)
Open schools in RG42
12
Secondary in RG42
1
Open schools in Bracknell Forest LA
46
Secondary in Bracknell Forest LA
6

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BracknellNear RG42

  • Ranelagh School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bracknell · RG12 9DA · Bracknell Forest

    Ages 11–18

    • Att858.3
    • P80.6
    • Absence6.1%

    0.6 miles away

  • The Brakenhale School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bracknell · RG12 7BA · Bracknell Forest

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.0
    • P8-0.3
    • Absence11.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • King's Academy Easthampstead Park

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bracknell · RG12 8FS · Bracknell Forest

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.9
    • P8-0.1
    • Absence8.3%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Keith Grainger
Telephone
01344421122
Website
http://www.garthhillcollege.com

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