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Garth Hill College
Bull Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2AD, Bracknell Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.5 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,474
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 83%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are in the top 60% nationally, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 58%, which is below the national average. The school has a notable university progression rate of 59%, with 12% of students moving on to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 112 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (150 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child is happy
87%
Behaviour is good
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
My child makes good progress
81%
School has high expectations
77%
School supports development
77%
School keeps me informed
70%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.1%
White Other10.1%
Black African5.8%
Asian Indian3.9%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Other0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.41967, -0.74699 · RG42 2AD
School details
Local authorityBracknell Forest
RegionSouth East
URN110069
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.garthhillcollege.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Garth Hill College rated by Ofsted?
Garth Hill College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2019.
Is Garth Hill College a good school?
Garth Hill College scores 40.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Garth Hill College?
Based on 150 Ofsted Parent View responses, Garth Hill College receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Garth Hill College in GCSEs?
Garth Hill College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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