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The Brakenhale School
Rectory Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7BA, Bracknell Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.8 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,108
Capacity
1,275
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score outperforming 78% of schools, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 44.2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. While 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 40% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Additionally, nearly half of the students progress to university, with 14% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commendable pathway for post-secondary education.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 47% | 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%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 78 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.9%
White Other10.3%
Black African3.9%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.40732, -0.75090 · RG12 7BA
School details
Local authorityBracknell Forest
RegionSouth East
URN142577
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Brakenhale School rated by Ofsted?
The Brakenhale School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2019.
Is The Brakenhale School a good school?
The Brakenhale School scores 77.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Brakenhale School in GCSEs?
The Brakenhale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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