Edgbarrow School

About Edgbarrow School

Edgbarrow School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 514 applications for just 199 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.58. Of those, 280 put it as their first preference, and 193 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests parents who get a place feel fortunate. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, awarded it an Outstanding rating across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. It’s one of only two schools in Bracknell Forest to hold that top grade. With 1,482 pupils on a capacity of 1,470, it’s essentially full, and the 5.6 per cent of students eligible for free school meals is notably lower than the national average, which may reflect the profile of families who secure places.

Academically, Edgbarrow performs well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.34 is classed as ‘Above average’ and sits comfortably ahead of the Bracknell Forest average of -0.01. That puts the school second out of seven secondary schools in the local authority. In the South East region, it ranks 120th out of 461 schools, and nationally it sits in the top quarter. At GCSE, 81.7 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 52.1 per cent achieved the English Baccalaureate at that level. The Attainment 8 score is 54, and the EBacc average point score is 5.07. In the sixth form, students achieved an average of 38.44 points per entry, equivalent to a B grade, and the value-added score of 0.21 is also rated ‘Above average’. Twenty-one per cent of A-level entries were graded AAB or higher.

The school offers a broad range of facilities, including a sixth-form centre, science labs, a library, a gymnasium, sports hall, astro turf, and music rooms. Sports on offer include rowing, swimming, dance, and athletics, while clubs range from chess and coding to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Young Enterprise. SEND provision covers ten categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Edgbarrow is a non-denominational, mixed state secondary with a sixth form, and it does not have boarding or nursery provision. It’s a good fit for families who want a large, oversubscribed school with strong academic outcomes, a well-regarded sixth form, and a wide choice of extracurricular activities — particularly those who live within the catchment area or can meet the admissions criteria.

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