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Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery

Bracknell Forest, RG12 7WWPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

98%

Capacity

410

Pupils

1.9x

Demand

About Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bracknell Forest community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 410 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Dillon, it falls under Bracknell Forest local authority.

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 50 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Gymnastics, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bracknell Forest, Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLeppington, Bracknell Forest, Bracknell Forest, RG12 7WW
HeadteacherMichael Dillon
Local AuthorityBracknell Forest
Number of Pupils410
Free School Meals (FSM)12.7%
School Capacity410 / 420 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Oct 2019
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (2 Oct 2019): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsGymnasiumICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsFootballCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

50

Applications

97

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

42 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01344455815www.birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk

Leppington, Bracknell Forest

Bracknell Forest, RG12 7WW

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Leppington, Bracknell Forest

Bracknell Forest, RG12 7WW

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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