King's Academy Meadow Vale
90%
Capacity
568
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About King's Academy Meadow Vale
King's Academy Meadow Vale is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bracknell Forest community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 568 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated King's Academy Meadow Vale "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Forrester, it falls under Bracknell Forest local authority.
King's Academy Meadow Vale is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 58 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King's Academy Meadow Vale include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bracknell Forest, King's Academy Meadow Vale 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Moordale Avenue, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, RG42 1SY |
| Headteacher | Catherine Forrester |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Number of Pupils | 568 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.6% |
| School Capacity | 568 / 630 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Oct 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Oct 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
81
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Moordale Avenue, Bracknell
Bracknell Forest, RG42 1SY
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