Great Hollands Primary School
Bracknell, RG12 8YR · Bracknell Forest · primary school
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4th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 2,080 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Hollands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 2.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 278 pupils against a stated capacity of 432. 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 new report-card framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Great Hollands Primary School
Overview
Great Hollands Primary School is described as a "happy and welcoming" institution where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights a "calm and family-feel atmosphere" with strong leadership, excellent attendance, and high-quality provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Leaders foster an "open culture" of safeguarding where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Pupils demonstrate "very well" behaviour and a "commendable" attitude towards learning, contributing to high attendance.
- The curriculum is "engaging and ambitious," with secure foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Staff provide effective, personalised support for disadvantaged pupils and those with complex needs, ensuring they "flourish from their individual starting points."
- Personal development is woven across school life, helping pupils become "confident and curious citizens" who respect differences.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must "systematically check pupils’ understanding" in foundation subjects and the early years to ensure consistent achievement across the wider curriculum.
- Leaders need to address inconsistencies where teaching is "not as consistently effective" in subjects other than English and mathematics.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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