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The Brakenhale School

State school · Bracknell, RG12 7BA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,148 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,148 ·
Local authority
Bracknell Forest Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Camilla Douglas

Entrance

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

Harmans Water Primary School 22 %
Crown Wood Primary School 20 %
Wildridings Primary School 18 %
Fox Hill Primary School 11 %
OtherUnkn 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Holly Spring Primary School 5 %
Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery 3 %
The Pines School 3 %
Sandy Lane Primary School 3 %
St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 3 %
King's Academy Meadow Vale 2 %
Great Hollands Primary School 2 %
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Exit

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

School
65%
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

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

School
61%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%
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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.

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

School
0%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
68
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
17.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,148
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 Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Rectory Lane
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 7BA
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Telephone: 01344 423041

Email: mainreception@brakenhale.co.uk

Website: http://www.brakenhale.co.uk

Local authority: Bracknell Forest Council

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School data & information The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7BA
1,148 Pupil numbers
21 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
15 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
68 Number of teachers
15 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
61%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%

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
43.00
LA avg.
47.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

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)

-0.29 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 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 200 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 96 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 188 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 196 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 3
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 4
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 4

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

School
0%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

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
25.67
LA avg.
33.99
Eng. avg.
35.69

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
Religious Studies GCE A level 9 C
Psychology GCE A level 15 B
Physics GCE A level 7 D
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 1 E
Mathematics GCE A level 11 C
History GCE A level 7 B
Geography GCE A level 11 B
English Literature GCE A level 14 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 C
Chemistry GCE A level 6 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 9 B
Biology GCE A level 10 C

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

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Brakenhale School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
17.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

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 Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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