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Garth Hill College

Bracknell Forest, RG42 2ADSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.21
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
166 1st-choice / 204 places
Ranking
#2,042
of 3,141 nationally

About Garth Hill College

Garth Hill College is a popular choice among local families, with 83% of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. The survey, which ran between September 2024 and September 2025 and gathered 150 responses, paints a broadly positive picture. Strong majorities agreed that their child is happy (87% combined strongly agree and agree) and feels safe (92% combined). Parents also felt the school has high expectations (77% combined) and that their child does well (81% combined). The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 391 applications for 204 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.92. Of those, 166 were first-preference applications, and all first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests that while the school is in demand, it remains a realistic option for families who put it first.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBull Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, RG42 2AD
HeadteacherKeith Grainger
Local AuthorityBracknell Forest
Number of Pupils1,474
Free School Meals (FSM)20.6%
School Capacity1,474 / 1,550 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 150 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Oct 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Sixth Form CentreScience LabsICT SuiteLibraryAstro TurfSports HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

NetballSwimmingCross CountryRoundersHockeyMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsCodingYoung EnterpriseChessChoirBook ClubDuke of EdinburghDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garth Hill College

Garth Hill College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.