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Garth Hill College is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Bracknell Forest). It has about 1,480 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Destinations, Environment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Sixth form, Attainment and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Ranelagh School | |
| 0.9 | The Brakenhale School | |
| 1.4 | King's Academy Binfield | |
| 2.1 | King's Academy Easthampstead Park | |
| 3.2 | St Crispin's School | |
| 4.0 | The Holt School | |
| 4.4 | The Emmbrook School | |
| 4.4 | Edgbarrow School | |
| 4.5 | Holyport College | |
| 4.7 | Charters School | |
| 5.0 | Sandhurst School | |
| 5.0 | Collingwood College |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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