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Edgbarrow School

Bracknell Forest, RG45 7HZSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.34
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
280 1st-choice / 199 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#764 of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGrant Road, Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest, RG45 7HZ
HeadteacherStuart Matthews
Local AuthorityBracknell Forest
Number of Pupils1,482
Free School Meals (FSM)5.6%
School Capacity1,482 / 1,470 (101% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsDining HallAstro TurfSports HallScience LabsLibraryGymnasiumSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RoundersRowingAthleticsSwimmingDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubDebateScience ClubDuke of EdinburghEco ClubCodingYoung EnterpriseNewspaper

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Edgbarrow School

Edgbarrow School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.