Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School
Bracknell, RG42 6NH · Bracknell Forest · primary school
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11th 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 3,547 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| 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.
Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Cooking, Dodgeball, Bushcraft, Gardening, Craft, and Magical Maths clubs. Sports include Netball, Golf, Judo, Football, Tag-Rugby, and Cricket. Arts and music options cover Art, Choir, Piano, Singing, and Violin. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the 3 remaining places? How does the curriculum balance the wide range of clubs with core academic time?
What Ofsted said about Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School
Overview
Winkfield St Mary’s CofE Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes a ‘vibrant and caring school’ where pupils feel safe, secure, and supported by a nurturing ethos. Leaders have maintained high expectations for behaviour and learning, resulting in a happy environment where children thrive.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘enthusiasm’ and ‘work hard’, benefiting from an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that builds knowledge systematically from the early years.
- Staff possess ‘secure subject knowledge’ and use effective strategies, such as ‘flashbacks’, to help pupils embed and recall information.
- Reading is prioritised successfully; children learn phonics quickly and develop a ‘love of reading’, with timely support provided for those needing assistance.
- The school fosters strong personal development through diverse activities, including trips, clubs, and roles like ‘school councillors’, helping pupils develop leadership skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified decisively and receive effective support to access the full curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Occasionally, learning tasks are ‘less effective in helping pupils to deepen their knowledge’, meaning some pupils do not achieve as well as they could.
- The school should ensure staff have the support needed to amend tasks appropriately so all pupils can learn the intended curriculum effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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