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The Brakenhale School
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- Bracknell RG12 7BA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress, especially in English
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are confident, articulate, and exceedingly courteous
Academic Progress: Pupils achieving well with a broad curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, ensuring disruption-free learning
Qualifications and Training: Teachers value the training they receive
Current Educational Practices: Regular opportunities for further training founded in educational research
Strengths and Challenges: The majority of teachers plan lessons well, but science teaching needs more challenge
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are subject experts
Current Educational Practices: Staff supported with effective systems
Strengths and Challenges: Addressed workload issues promptly
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents speak warmly about the school's culture of high expectations
Communication: Ninety-five per cent of parents would recommend the school
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly positive about the school
Communication: Regular updates on pupil progress
Opportunities for Involvement: Engaging with parent feedback
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed feelings about school systems
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take decisive action to ensure support for pupils
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved pupils鈥� attendance and reduced exclusions significantly
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Proactive in addressing issues
Actions for Quality Improvement: Swift action on attendance concerns
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is highly effective; pupils understand how to keep themselves safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A strong ethos of high expectations for behaviour and academic progress
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Calm, orderly environment
Extracurricular Offerings: Students value opportunities in drama and music
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils engage well and have positive attitudes to their learning
Extracurricular Offerings: Low uptake on extracurricular activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Needs enhancement
Career Counselling Services: Highly effective careers education and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: More students are applying to higher education successfully
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers programme
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-supported decision-making
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are supported extremely well
Managing and Supporting SEND: Quick identification and tailored support
Subjects Offered: A wide range of subjects available, including vocational courses
Subjects Offered: Wide range, including MFL and triple sciences
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About Us
The Brakenhale School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 1148 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B-
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | 15.1 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.00 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 31.6% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 43.2% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 25.7% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 16.5% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 3.25 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 96.2% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 216 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 89.8% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 27.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 52% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 10.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.6% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 24.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 35.33% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 13.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 8.44% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 11.11% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.65 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 97.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 213 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 94% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 25% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 60.75% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 7.5% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.75% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.5% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 2 | 22.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 5 | 31.67% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 14.56% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 3 | 7.89% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 3 | 10.22% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.76 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 96.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 198 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 90% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.25% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 52.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.5% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 11 | 27.25% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 12 | 39.63% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 16.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 1 | 6.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 6 | 9.38% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.6 | 2.78 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 211 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 52% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 15% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 32.29% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 41.14% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 12.43% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 7.71% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 8.14% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 97.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 209 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 15.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 55.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.9 | 34.82 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27 | 34.93 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 15.13% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 82 | 98 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 57.6% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.2% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 25.4% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 8% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.84 | 38.54 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.37 | 38.55 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 21.61% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 65 | 101 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 61% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 22.75% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.53 8 | 35.42 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.17 6 | 35.42 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.0% | 15.41% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 40 | 105 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 52.75% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.75% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 40% | 32% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.25% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.88 7 | 33.51 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.96 13 | 33.7 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 15.08% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 18.5% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 0% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.05 | 34.6 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36 | 36.42 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 12.07% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 17.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 28% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 0% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Brakenhale School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1