Garth Hill College
Bracknell, RG42 2AD · Bracknell Forest · secondary school
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6th of 7 secondary schools in Bracknell Forest we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 904 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.1 · 23 | 30% | 0.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.21 · 34 | 25% | 0.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.2 · 30 | 10% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Garth Hill College overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. In 2024/25, 37.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,452 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,550. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific steps are taken to raise Attainment 8 to the national median? How does the school ensure equitable outcomes for pupils from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Garth Hill College
Overview
Garth Hill College has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive school where well-being is a priority and they feel safe and cared for. The school fosters strong relationships, a calm atmosphere, and high expectations for achievement across the curriculum.
Strengths
- A "highly effective pastoral system" supports pupils’ well-being and mental health, with pupils knowing they have an adult to talk to.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of worthwhile educational experiences," including sports, arts, and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, which enrich learning.
- Sixth-form students act as "excellent role models," mentoring younger pupils and organising charity events in the local community.
- Staff deliver the curriculum expertly in the sixth form, where the "quality of discussion and debate... is high."
- A coherent reading programme and "carefully considered" personal development curriculum build pupils' confidence, resilience, and character.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that checking pupils’ understanding is applied consistently, as occasionally some teachers do not check thoroughly enough, leaving misconceptions unaddressed.
- The school must ensure disadvantaged pupils receive the necessary support to achieve as well as their peers and gain fully from wider personal development opportunities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.4 |
| 2024/25 | 44.2 |
| 2025/26 | 42.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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