College Town Primary School
Sandhurst, GU47 0QF · Bracknell Forest · primary school
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12th of 26 primary schools in Bracknell Forest we can score, 29 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 5.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
College Town Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess Club, Football, Gymnastics, Judo Club, and Rocksteady.
Getting in
The published school roll is 479 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about College Town Primary School
Overview
College Town Primary School is described as a “productive and welcoming environment” where leaders have successfully created an “inclusive school” following the amalgamation of infant and junior schools. Pupils feel “safe and secure,” benefit from a “well designed” curriculum, and are supported sensitively, particularly those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” with teachers showing “good knowledge of the subjects they teach” and addressing knowledge gaps quickly.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; a new phonics scheme ensures children “make an excellent start when learning to read” and develop fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “sensitively supported” with careful adaptations ensuring full access to the curriculum.
- Behaviour is “good” and bullying is “rare,” with pupils being “polite and respectful” and following well-established routines.
- Early years provision offers an “ordered and productive environment” where children are encouraged to be independent and work together.
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, teachers lack subject knowledge and do not always choose activities that help pupils remember more, limiting learning potential.
- Leaders have not fully reintroduced aspects of the wider personal development curriculum, meaning some pupils lack opportunities to develop their talents and interests.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff have a good understanding of pupils’ needs and that the culture is one of “teamwork and early intervention.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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