The Brakenhale School vs Ranelagh School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Brakenhale School
Bracknell
Ranelagh School
Bracknell
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy converter
Age Range
11–18
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Bracknell Forest
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1001
1138
Capacity
1275
1010
Occupancy
79%
113%
FSM %
21.9%
5.8%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Outstanding
Personal Development
-
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
-
Outstanding
Last Inspected
May 2024
Nov 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
47.9
56.7
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
50.5%
67.1%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C-
B-
Points Per Entry
27.8
37.4
Best 3 A-Levels
C
B-
AAB+ %
15%
19%
Value Added
Below average
Above average
A-Level Students
63
84
Retention
92%
99%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
3%
26%
Degree course
55%
69%
Any L4+ destination
55%
74%
Apprenticeships
0%
3%
Cohort size
77
106
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
15
Top subjects
Business Studies (46)
Psychology (44)
Biology (32)
Mathematics (28)
Mathematics (26)
Media / Film / TV Studies (22)
English Literature (20)
Psychology (18)
Mathematics (78)
Mathematics (72)
Biology (52)
Physics (46)
Chemistry (46)
Physics (42)
Geography (40)
Biology (40)