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Crown Wood Primary School

Crown Wood Primary School

Bracknell Forest, RG12 0PEPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

103%

Capacity

652

Pupils

1.7x

Demand

About Crown Wood Primary School

Crown Wood Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bracknell Forest community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 652 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Crown Wood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katherine Ralley, it falls under Bracknell Forest local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8239th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 23 in Bracknell Forest.

Crown Wood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 149 applications for 90 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 95 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Crown Wood Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bracknell Forest, Crown Wood Primary School 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 Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOpladen Way, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, RG12 0PE
HeadteacherKatherine Ralley
Local AuthorityBracknell Forest
Number of Pupils652
Free School Meals (FSM)16.7%
School Capacity652 / 630 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)

8239th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 60%

1215th of 2,034

In South East

Top 60%

14th of 23

In Bracknell Forest

Top 61%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

59%

Expected Standard

4%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:77%
Higher:26%
Writing
Expected:73%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:74%
Higher:26%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -11%

'22/23

70%

'23/24

59%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosSensory RoomPlaying FieldsDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCross CountryDanceTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaChoir

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

90

Applications

149

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

95 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Crown Wood Primary School

Crown Wood Primary School 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

01344485448www.crownwoodschool.com/

Opladen Way, Bracknell

Bracknell Forest, RG12 0PE

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Opladen Way, Bracknell

Bracknell Forest, RG12 0PE

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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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