Garth Hill College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Garth Hill College
Address: Bull Lane
Town/City: Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG42 2AD
Telephone Number: 01344 421122
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Keith Grainger
Capacity: 1550
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1452 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.8%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 110069
DfE Number: 867/4059
UKPRN: 10002630
UPRN: 100081241038
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Bracknell Forest (E06000036)
Constituency: Bracknell (E14001117)
Electoral Ward: Priestwood & Garth (E05014764)

Easting & Northing: 487225E, 169706N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 13.09" N 0° 44' 48.66" W
Plus Code: 9C3XC7C3+47

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Dr Gareth Barnard - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 4 February 2026.
  • Dr Gareth Barnard - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mr Thomas Barry - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Mrs Nicola Dawson - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mr Nigel Dawson - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mrs Tsvetana Donaghue - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 December 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Donaldson - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2030.
  • Mr John Garred - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2027.
  • Mr Keith Grainger - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2007 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Clare Hawkins - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Mr Max Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 September 2030.
  • Ms Julie Jones - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2030.
  • Ms Julie Jones - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Mrs Daphne Lui - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Morgan - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Moss - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Fae Naz - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mrs Zoe Parry - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Mr Junior Shabazz - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2030.
  • Mr Arham Syed - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mr Matt Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Ms Laura Turner - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mrs Susan Westgate - Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 June 2028.