Secondary
Ofsted Good
Below 3★ from 8 reviews — extra due diligence recommended.
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About Garth Hill College
Garth Hill College is a secondary school located in Bracknell, United Kingdom, known for its commitment to providing a high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. The school offers a broad curriculum that includes a wide range of subjects, catering to the diverse interests and abilities of its students. Garth Hill College emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic achievement, encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities and community service.
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Key Facts
Founded
1972
Students
1,200
Head/Principal
Mark Houghton
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
2.4
Teaching Quality
2.6
Communication
2.3
Student Wellbeing
2.6
Facilities
2.9
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 150 responses • 10.2% response rate
My child is happy at this school
86.7% positive
12.7% negative
My child feels safe at this school
92% positive
8% negative
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
83.3% positive
12.7% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
77.3% positive
16% negative
My child does well at this school
81.3% positive
15.3% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 150 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
86.7
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
42.4
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.21
Progress 8
Below average
37.9%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
59.2%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
17.1% entered EBacc
12.5% achieved EBacc
240 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
Reviews 8
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Dec 3, 2023
2.0
"don’t send your child here."
i am so glad i have moved from this school , it is by far probably the worst school in bracknell that you could send your child to. The teachers put absolutely no effort in to even TRY and teach the students until they get into year 9. If you asked any student in garth if they enjoy the school 9/10 would say no. Do not send your child here , the teachers are unfair , rude , unprofessional and gossip / lie about students .
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
2/5
Communication
2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
2/5
Facilities
3/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
May 22, 2023
2.0
"some bits are good, others not so"
i had a guy take pictures up mine and some other girls skirts and send it to his friends and he didn’t get expelled or anything and i had to sign a contract saying that if i even talked about him i’d get internally exculeded as they wanted the school to feel “safe” for the person who made it unsafe. i also had a teacher not let me go to the toleit whilst i was on my period even tho i asked mulitply times to the point i had to walk out and he gave me a dt. apart from that there is some lovely teachers.
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 28, 2023
4.0
"Good school!"
So far is good this year all staff and teachers are friendly and my girl feels listen to when there's an issue.
Education is good in there and food is great. Very clean In toilets.
Security is good.
Education is good in there and food is great. Very clean In toilets.
Security is good.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 5, 2021
1.0
"Useless and waste of money"
Not a soul:
Garth Hill College: Let's built a replica WW1 trench, claim it is funded by the lottery when despite being bankrupt we paid for it ourselves.
Garth Hill College: Let's built a replica WW1 trench, claim it is funded by the lottery when despite being bankrupt we paid for it ourselves.
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jul 6, 2021
1.0
"Sucks"
Don’t care at all about mental health, all they care about is attendance. Some teachers are ok but majority suck :)
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
May 13, 2021
3.0
"Crusty"
Lessons are so boring. Toilets smell of vape and crusty toes. There is no soap. The food in the cafeteria is cold sometimes and that makes me sad.
Some teachers are trying their best. But there is no saving this school. Sorry.
Some teachers are trying their best. But there is no saving this school. Sorry.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
3/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Apr 28, 2021
2.0
"It’s a hard to describe school "
Nothing is really done about bullying, victims get punished. Mrs Frost is amazing though 😎
Safety & Wellbeing
2/5
Teaching & Learning
2/5
Communication
2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
3/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Apr 26, 2021
1.0
"Avoid this school, like the Coronavirus"
Garth: we dont tolerate bullying
Also Garth: Let's punish the victims of bullying because that makes sense
Also Garth: Let's punish the victims of bullying because that makes sense
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
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