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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, Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Attainment.
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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|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Ranelagh School | |
| 0.9 | The Brakenhale School | |
| 1.4 | King's Academy Binfield | |
| 2.1 | King's Academy Easthampstead Park | |
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| 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 is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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 quite low. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
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.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
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