Garth Hill College vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 735 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Bracknell Forest · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Garth Hill College Bracknell, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Bracknell Forest, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #372 of 679 | #165 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2221 of 4,090 | #726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,452 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,452 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 Forest |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.garthhillcollege.com | www.stjosephsbracknell.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 45.1).
- •Garth Hill College is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 210.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell ranks higher (90.7 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Bracknell and Bracknell Forest in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garth Hill College: 1,452. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garth Hill College and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell rank in South East?
Garth Hill College is 372nd of 679 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell is 165th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).