The Brakenhale School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Rectory Lane, Bracknell, RG12 7BAOpen in maps

The Brakenhale School is a secondary school in Bracknell for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 46 schools in Bracknell Forest. It ranks 3rd of 5 secondary schools in Bracknell. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 January 2019, report published 10 March 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

196 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.2

44.2, 1.9 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths39.8%

39.8%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths63.3%

63.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc36.7%

36.7%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.93

3.93, 0.16 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

63 students

Average point score per A level entry27.78

27.78, 7.22 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,001 pupils on roll, with places for 1,275

Eligible for free school meals21.2%

21.2%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language22.1%

22.1%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.8%

14.8%, the same as the England average.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Brakenhale School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ranelagh School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 53.4
Garth Hill College0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.2
King's Academy Easthampstead Park2 milesReport card: Expected standardAttainment 8: 42.2
King's Academy Binfield2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 48.6
Heathfield School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 30.6

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Camilla Douglas
Phone
01344423041
Address
Rectory Lane, Bracknell, RG12 7BA
Local authority
Bracknell Forest
URN
142577

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.