New Scotland Hill Primary School
Sandhurst, GU47 8NQ · Bracknell Forest · primary school
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6th 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 1,407 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
New Scotland Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs such as Top Secret Readers, Cookery and Paper engineering, alongside sports including Football, Netball and Cross-Country. Arts provision includes Choir and Street Dance, while older pupils attend residential trips to Tile Barn and Rhos y Gwaliau. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific support is available for children who find the transition to secondary school challenging? How are the residential trips structured to ensure all pupils feel included?
What Ofsted said about New Scotland Hill Primary School
Overview
New Scotland Hill Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "tangible sense of community" where pupils are "happy and confident." Leaders have created an "exciting curriculum" that connects ideas and integrates outdoor learning, supported by staff with "strong subject knowledge" who maintain high expectations for all pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and included, with behaviour described as "often exemplary" and a clear understanding that bullying is "not a choice that people make."
- The school has an "expert approach to teaching phonics and early reading," ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs, catch up quickly if they fall behind.
- Staff deliver a curriculum that brings learning to life through "well-constructed activities," such as visits from experts and acting out historical scenes.
- Leaders foster a positive culture where pupils take on responsibilities like "buddies" and "ambassadors," contributing to the school’s "positive, welcoming atmosphere."
- Staff workload and well-being are managed mindfully, resulting in staff who are "proud to work at the school."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to refine and implement the wider curriculum, as recent changes mean "some pupils do not yet learn as well as they could" in a small number of subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders adopting a "tenacious approach" to maintaining a culture of safety and ensuring staff know how to respond to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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