Edgbarrow School
Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ · Bracknell Forest · secondary school
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2nd of 7 secondary schools in Bracknell Forest we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 273 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 8.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 62.9 · 85 | 30% | 2.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 25% | 1.88 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.2 · 83 | 10% | 0.83 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Edgbarrow School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.34 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 8.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Tennis After School Club, Trampolining, and Street Dance Club. The school organises a trip to London and a residential trip abroad. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,491 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,470. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the residential trips structured for younger students?
What Ofsted said about Edgbarrow School
Overview
The report describes a school that “puts pupils at the very heart of its practice,” where students feel safe, happy, and eager to attend. Leaders have created a “thoughtfully designed” curriculum that matches pupils’ needs, resulting in high achievement and exceptional preparation for life after school. The inspection highlights “extremely positive relationships” throughout the school and a strong culture of inclusion and respect.
Strengths
- Teachers possess “very strong subject knowledge” and are “highly ambitious for pupils,” using regular checks to provide precise support.
- The curriculum is “rich” and “bespoke,” ensuring pupils build complex skills and gain confidence, with reading prioritised effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported with “strong” expectations and achieve as highly as their peers.
- Behaviour is “extremely well behaved” with “very little bullying,” and attendance and punctuality are high for all pupils.
- Leaders are “highly reflective and proactive,” using a “structured and systematic approach” to improve education and staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders managing concerns robustly and staff being “very well trained” in policies including those related to sexual harassment and online abuse.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.0 |
| 2024/25 | 54.1 |
| 2025/26 | 54.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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