Ranelagh School vs The Brakenhale School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 538 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ranelagh School
Bracknell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,138 students
The Brakenhale School
Bracknell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,001 students
| Measure | Ranelagh School Bracknell, South East | The Brakenhale School Bracknell, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #131 of 679 | #369 of 679 |
| National rank | #496 of 4,090 | #2180 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,138 | 1,001 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,138 | 1,001 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.4 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.6% | 39.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | 27.8 |
| town | Bracknell | Bracknell |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Ranelagh School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 45.8).
- •Ranelagh School is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 1,001.
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 Ranelagh School better than The Brakenhale School?
On the Success Index (England), Ranelagh School ranks higher (83.2 vs 45.8 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 Ranelagh School and The Brakenhale School?
About 538 m in a straight line, between Bracknell and Bracknell in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ranelagh School: 1,138. The Brakenhale School: 1,001. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ranelagh School and The Brakenhale School rank in South East?
Ranelagh School is 131st of 679 and The Brakenhale School is 369th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).