Garth Hill College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Address | Bull Lane, RG42 2AD |
| School Website | www.garthhillcollege.com |
| Telephone | 1344421122 |
| URN | 110069 |
School Census
| Total | 1475 |
| Girls/Boys | 685/790 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.4%/53.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 20.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 224 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/05/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/05/2019 | Good |
| 21/02/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/05/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/02/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 03 November 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 14 May 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 July 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 February 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 21 May 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 16 September 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 May 2008 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 May 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 26 March 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 17.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.63 |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | 16% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.63 |
| Progress 8 | -0.22 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.82 |
| Progress 8 | -0.13 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 423 |
| As first preference | 165 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 105 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 421 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 162 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 393 |
| As first preference | 166 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 121 |
| Total Offers Made | 257 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 166 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 386 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 116 |
| Total Offers Made | 241 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 21 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 417 |
| As first preference | 146 |
| As second preference | 153 |
| As third preference | 117 |
| Total Offers Made | 251 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 41 |
| third preference offers | 31 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 414 |
| As first preference | 143 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 135 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 143 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 27 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 504 |
| As first preference | 236 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 310 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 54 |
| third preference offers | 28 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 606 |
| As first preference | 265 |
| As second preference | 191 |
| As third preference | 149 |
| Total Offers Made | 310 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 265 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 674 |
| As first preference | 302 |
| As second preference | 217 |
| As third preference | 153 |
| Total Offers Made | 310 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 263 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 683 |
| As first preference | 357 |
| As second preference | 196 |
| As third preference | 129 |
| Total Offers Made | 305 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 270 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 616 |
| As first preference | 286 |
| As second preference | 180 |
| As third preference | 149 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 219 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Sandy Lane Primary School
(0.19 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sandy Lane, , RG12 2JG
Kennel Lane School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kennel Lane, , RG42 2EX
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Gipsy Lane, , RG12 9AP