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 open primary schools. Of the 29 with a published Ofsted inspection, 3 (10%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 100% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Bracknell Forest follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

29
Total schools
3
Outstanding (historic grade)
10%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
63.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Bracknell Forest?
There are 29 open primary schools in Bracknell Forest (closed schools are excluded). 3 of the 29 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Bracknell Forest?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Bracknell Forest is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Bracknell Forest?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Bracknell Forest?
Primary and secondary applications in Bracknell Forest are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Bracknell Forest council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.