Garth Hill College vs Ranelagh School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 950 m 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
Ranelagh School
Bracknell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,138 students
| Measure | Garth Hill College Bracknell, South East | Ranelagh School Bracknell, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #372 of 679 | #131 of 679 |
| National rank | #2221 of 4,090 | #496 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,452 | 1,138 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,452 | 1,138 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 112.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 53.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.3% | 58.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.2% | 76.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | 30.6 | 37.4 |
| town | Bracknell | Bracknell |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.garthhillcollege.com | www.ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ranelagh School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 45.1).
- •Garth Hill College is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 1,138.
- •Garth Hill College is a local authority school while Ranelagh School 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 Ranelagh School?
On the Success Index (England), Ranelagh School ranks higher (83.2 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 Ranelagh School?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Bracknell and Bracknell in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garth Hill College: 1,452. Ranelagh School: 1,138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garth Hill College and Ranelagh School rank in South East?
Garth Hill College is 372nd of 679 and Ranelagh School is 131st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).