Best Primary Schools in Bracknell Forest 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 29 schools across Bracknell Forest. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Bracknell Forest has 29 primary schools, of which 3 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 26 rated Good — 100% of primary schools in Bracknell Forest are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Bracknell Forest follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

29
Total schools
3
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
63.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Primary
 Good 85 View school
🥈 St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst
Primary
 Good 85 View school
🥉 Great Hollands Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
4. King's Academy Meadow Vale
Primary
 Good 80 View school
5. Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Owlsmoor Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Uplands Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 79 View school
8. Warfield Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
9. King's Academy Oakwood
Primary
 Outstanding 76 View school
10. Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
11. Binfield Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
12. Jennett's Park CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
13. New Scotland Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
14. Whitegrove Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
15. St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Primary
 Good 73 View school
16. Ascot Heath Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
17. Crown Wood Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
18. College Town Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
19. Fox Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
20. Crowthorne Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 69 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Bracknell Forest?
There are 29 primary schools in Bracknell Forest, of which 3 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Bracknell Forest?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Bracknell Forest is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Bracknell Forest?
Primary and secondary school applications in Bracknell Forest are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Bracknell Forest council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Bracknell Forest?
10% of primary schools in Bracknell Forest are rated Outstanding and 90% are rated Good. 73.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.