The Brakenhale School, Bracknell
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2019 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
21.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
39
Total classes
13 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
1,001 pupils
1,275 capacity
274 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bracknell
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bracknell
Admissions Demand - Bracknell Forest
Places available
1,500
Applications
1,371
Got 1st preference
84.3%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Secondary admissions across Bracknell Forest (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.14358%
Overall absence
25.83732%
Persistent absence
1,045
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Brakenhale School
Fox Hill Primary School
Wildridings Primary School
St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Harmans Water Primary School
Holly Spring Primary School
Crown Wood Primary School
Great Hollands Primary School
Sandy Lane Primary School
The Pines School
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