Garth Hill College vs The Brakenhale School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.4 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
The Brakenhale School
Bracknell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,001 students
| Measure | Garth Hill College Bracknell, South East | The Brakenhale School Bracknell, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #372 of 679 | #369 of 679 |
| National rank | #2221 of 4,090 | #2180 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,452 | 1,001 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,452 | 1,001 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.3% | 39.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.2% | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | 30.6 | 27.8 |
| town | Bracknell | Bracknell |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.garthhillcollege.com | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (45.1 vs 45.8).
- •Garth Hill College is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 1,001.
- •Garth Hill College is a local authority school while The Brakenhale 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 The Brakenhale School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garth Hill College and The Brakenhale School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bracknell and Bracknell in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garth Hill College: 1,452. The Brakenhale School: 1,001. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garth Hill College and The Brakenhale School rank in South East?
Garth Hill College is 372nd of 679 and The Brakenhale School is 369th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).