The Brakenhale School (simply referred to as Brakenhale and formerly Borough Green City Secondary School) is an 11–18
mixed,
secondary school and
sixth form
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with
academy status in
Bracknell,
Berkshire, England. It was formerly a
community school that was established in 1958 and became an academy in April 2016. It is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.
History
The Brakenhale School was formerly a
community school that established in 1958 as Borough Green City Secondary School. It became an
academy
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as part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust in April 2016. In 2020, the school underwent complete reconstruction and utilised
online learning
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during the
COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
Controversy
The school's strict policies have attracted some criticism, including complaints of restrictions on toilet breaks, sixth form dress code and a ban on facial hair that was subsequently lifted.
House system
The school implemented a
house system in 2018 consisting of four houses which are named after the local community and represented by a colour. The names were chosen from suggestions submitted by the students and staff; they are each allocated to a house. Students receive a badge which represents the house they are in, a planner in their house colour, and attend house assemblies every half-term. The houses are:
* Farley — blue
* Swinley — red
* Temple — green
* Jennetts — yellow
Notable alumni
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Richard Cousins
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, businessman
References
External links
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Bracknell
Secondary schools in Bracknell Forest
Academies in Bracknell Forest
Educational institutions established in 1958
1958 establishments in England
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