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Garth Hill College
- Secondary
- Bracknell RG42 2AD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils make increasingly strong progress because teaching, learning, and assessment have improved.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have positive relationships with staff, and lessons are calm and orderly.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have strong subject knowledge and plan challenging activities.
Current Educational Practices: Staff training is well thought through and personalized depending on needs.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching, learning, and assessment have improved; however, there are inconsistencies in implementation.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders ensure that parents are involved in decision-making in school.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents commented on improvements in teaching and behavior since the last inspection.
Communication: Most parents believe their children receive valuable information about their progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders created a culture of honest self-evaluation and improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective strategies and rigorous accountability systems have improved standards.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with well when it happens. Staff implement strong safeguarding practices.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Provision for pupils鈥� social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development is strong and embedded in the curriculum.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide variety of subjects and extracurricular activities are available, including sports and music.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils engage in extracurriculars while maintaining academic responsibilities successfully.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-resourced outside areas where pupils socialize and play sports.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive impartial careers advice with visiting speakers about career options.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form make good progress due to strong teaching and quality support.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with EHC plans make good progress due to challenging and interesting activities provided.
Subjects Offered: Variety of subjects available for GCSE and 16 to 19 study programmes, including modern foreign languages.
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About Us
Garth Hill College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 1476 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | -0.22 | 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 | 42.5 | 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 | 38% | 31.6% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 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 | 16% | 25.7% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 16.5% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 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 | 98% | 96.2% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 273 | 216 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 89.8% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 27.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 52% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 10.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | -0.13 | 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 | 45.3 | 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 | 40% | 24.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 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 | 15% | 13.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.44% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 11.11% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 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 | 98% | 97.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 311 | 213 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 94% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 25% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 60.75% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 7.5% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.75% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.19 | 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 | 43.8 | 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 | 38% 5 | 22.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 3 | 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 | 9% 1 | 7.89% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 1 | 10.22% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 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 | 95% | 96.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 272 | 198 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 90% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 36.25% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 52.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 0.5% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 46.6 | 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 | 43% 9 | 27.25% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 10 | 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 | 27% | 16.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 4 | 6.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 1 | 9.38% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 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 | 95% | 96.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 265 | 211 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 91.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 16.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 52% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 15% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.11 | 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 | 43.8 | 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 | 34% | 32.29% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 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 | 33% | 12.43% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 7.71% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 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 | 96% | 97.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 264 | 209 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 15.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 55.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 28.36 | 34.82 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.77 | 34.93 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.50% | 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 | 83 | 98 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 57.6% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.2% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 25.4% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 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 | 29.72 | 38.54 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.78 | 38.55 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.8% | 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 | 99 | 101 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 61% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 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 | 28.84 3 | 35.42 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.75 3 | 35.42 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.0% | 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 | 115 | 105 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 52.75% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 6.75% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 32% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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 | 25.10 1 | 33.51 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.05 7 | 33.7 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.9% | 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 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 18.5% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 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 | 26.66 | 34.6 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.72 | 36.42 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.9% | 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 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 17.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Garth Hill College
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
