EIGHT secondary schools in Bracknell ranked highly at their latest inspection by the education watchdog.

Ofsted inspectors judge schools on categories including the quality of teaching, personal development and welfare, the effectiveness of the leadership and pupils' achievement.

Ranelagh School rated Outstanding, its highest mark, while seven were classed as good, as of September 30. 

Garth Hill College, The Brakenhale School, Kennel Lane School, Easthampstead Park Community School and Cressex Lodge rated good. 

This means all were graded highly, compared to the 86 per cent average for the South East.

Across England, 20 per cent of all schools were classed as outstanding, 66 per cent good, 10 per cent requires improvement and 4 per cent inadequate.