Best secondary schools in Bracknell (2026)
Bracknell has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Ranelagh School, in the top 12% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 46.0, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Bracknell has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 12% in England |
Ranelagh School Bracknell · Church of England |
56.4 | 53.4 | 59% | Not judged | |
2 Bottom 38% in England |
King's Academy Easthampstead Park Bracknell |
43.5 | 42.2 | 33% | Report card | |
3 Bottom 38% in England |
The Brakenhale School Bracknell |
43.3 | 44.2 | 40% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 35% in England |
Garth Hill College Bracknell |
43.0 | 44.2 | 37% | No rating |
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What is the best secondary school in Bracknell?
On exam results over the last three years, Ranelagh School is the top-ranked secondary school in Bracknell, in the top 12% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.