Garth Hill College vs King's Academy Meadow Vale
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garth Hill College
Bracknell · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,452 students
King's Academy Meadow Vale
Bracknell · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
562 students
| Measure | Garth Hill College Bracknell, South East | King's Academy Meadow Vale Bracknell, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #372 of 679 | #1031 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2221 of 4,090 | #5815 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,452 | 562 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,452 | 562 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.6 | – |
| town | Bracknell | Bracknell |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.garthhillcollege.com | www.meadowvaleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King's Academy Meadow Vale scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 45.1).
- •Garth Hill College is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 562.
- •Garth Hill College is a local authority school while King's Academy Meadow Vale is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garth Hill College better than King's Academy Meadow Vale?
On the Success Index (England), King's Academy Meadow Vale ranks higher (60.1 vs 45.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Garth Hill College and King's Academy Meadow Vale?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bracknell and Bracknell in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garth Hill College: 1,452. King's Academy Meadow Vale: 562. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garth Hill College and King's Academy Meadow Vale rank in South East?
Garth Hill College is 372nd of 679 and King's Academy Meadow Vale is 1031st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).