The Brakenhale School

About The Brakenhale School

The Brakenhale School is an academy sponsor led in Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,108 pupils on roll. It is part of GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 (2025/26). 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bracknell Forest →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,108 / 1,275 (87%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Rectory Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, RG12 7BA

Phone

01344423041

Head Teacher

Camilla Douglas

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Brakenhale School?

The Brakenhale School is an academy sponsor led in Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Brakenhale School have?

The Brakenhale School has 1,108 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Brakenhale School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Brakenhale School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 in 2025/26.

Is The Brakenhale School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Brakenhale School is part of GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST.

Where is The Brakenhale School?

The Brakenhale School is located at Rectory Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, RG12 7BA.