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The Brakenhale School

Academy sponsor led · Bracknell · RG12 7BA

Ages 11–18 · 1,001 pupils · Bracknell Forest

Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

43.0

Overall absence

11.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-07-02

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.29
−20+2
Attainment 843.0
English & maths grade 5+44%
English & maths grade 4+61%
EBacc entry36%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence11.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.9%
Unauthorised3.8%
Authorised absence
7.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,079

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 fill79%

1,001 pupils · 1,275 places

Pupils on roll
1,001
Boys / girls
501 / 500
School capacity
1,275
Capacity fill
1,001 / 1,275 (79%)
Free school meals
21.9%
FSM pupils
204
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Greenshaw Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Camilla Douglas

Location

Address
Rectory Lane
Postcode
RG12 7BA
Town
Bracknell
County
Berkshire
Local authority
Bracknell Forest
District
Bracknell Forest
Constituency
Bracknell
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, 1,001 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 21.9%.

Open schools in Bracknell
26
Secondary schools in Bracknell
4
Academies among open schools in Bracknell
46% (12)
Open schools in RG12
17
Secondary in RG12
3
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 RG12

  • Ranelagh School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bracknell · RG12 9DA · Bracknell Forest

    Ages 11–18

    • Att858.3
    • P80.6
    • EM5+72%
    • Absence6.1%

    0.3 miles away

  • Garth Hill College

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Secondary

    Bracknell · RG42 2AD · Bracknell Forest

    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.4
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence9.6%

    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
    • EM5+44%
    • Absence8.3%

    1.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Camilla Douglas
Telephone
01344423041

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