The Pines School
Bracknell, RG12 7WX · Bracknell Forest · primary school
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20th 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 3,300 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Pines School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 285 pupils against a stated capacity of 266. 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 specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about The Pines School
Overview
The inspection describes a school with an "atmosphere of partnership and purpose" where staff prioritise "caring relationships" and "thoughtful nurture." Leaders have driven significant improvements since 2019, resulting in a "kind and calm" environment where pupils feel safe and are "eager learners." The report highlights strong progress in reading and personal development, though curriculum precision in some subjects requires further refinement.
Strengths
- Reading is a "strength throughout the school," supported by a "carefully sequenced phonics programme" and skilled early years teaching.
- Leaders provide "high-quality support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including bespoke provision in the ‘Orchard’ and ‘Grove’.
- Pupils demonstrate a "strong sense of responsibility," willingly supporting younger children and valuing roles such as librarian or school council member.
- Behaviour is praised as "calm" with bullying described as "rare," while adults "quickly resolve pupils’ worries."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," helping pupils "make links across different subjects," particularly in mathematics.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must "strengthen and refine the curriculum" in some foundation subjects by precisely identifying what knowledge pupils need to learn and in what order.
- Assessment in foundation subjects is not used consistently well; leaders need to establish a clear approach to "checking and closing gaps in learning."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that adults are "vigilant" and know how to record and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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
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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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