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Garth Hill College

State school · Bracknell, RG42 2AD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,474 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,474 ·
Local authority
Bracknell Forest Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Keith Grainger

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Holly Spring Primary School 22 %
Sandy Lane Primary School 22 %
Other 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Warfield Church of England Primary School 9 %
Whitegrove Primary School 7 %
Unknown 6 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Crown Wood Primary School 6 %
Harmans Water Primary School 5 %
King's Academy Meadow Vale 4 %
The Pines School 3 %
Wildridings Primary School 1 %
Cranbourne Primary School 1 %
Great Hollands Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
66%
LA avg.
72%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
37.9%
LA avg.
48.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
28.52
LA avg.
33.99
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
95
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.53 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,474
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Bull Lane
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG42 2AD
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Telephone: 01344 421122

Email: reception@garthhillcollege.com

Website: http://www.garthhillcollege.com

Local authority: Bracknell Forest Council

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School data & information Garth Hill College Bull Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2AD
1,474 Pupil numbers
20.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
21 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
95 Number of teachers
36 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
37.9%
LA avg.
48.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.40
LA avg.
47.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.21 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 202 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 231 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 219 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 230 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 110 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
9.8%
LA avg.
14.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
28.52
LA avg.
33.99
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 23 C
Physics GCE A level 9 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 10 C
Mathematics GCE A level 22 B
Law GCE A level 9 C
History GCE A level 6 A
Geography GCE A level 11 B
English Literature GCE A level 7 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 16 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 16 B
Biology GCE A level 16 C
Sociology GCE AS level 3 C
Psychology GCE AS level 23 C
Physics GCE AS level 7 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 8 C
Law GCE AS level 7 C
History GCE AS level 7 A
Geography GCE AS level 10 C
English Literature GCE AS level 7 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE AS level 8 C
Chemistry GCE AS level 15 C
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 15 C
Biology GCE AS level 13 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Garth Hill College is a mainstream school with a SEN unit. Their SEN unit has a capacity of 56 and has 52 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.53 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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