King's Academy Oakwood

About King's Academy Oakwood

King's Academy Oakwood is a primary school in Bracknell Forest that stands out clearly against the local average for its type. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 63%. That seven-point gap places the school ninth out of 23 primary schools in Bracknell Forest, putting it comfortably in the top half of the borough. The school is also one of only two primaries in the local authority to hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, which it received following its most recent graded inspection in November 2023. With 209 pupils on roll and a capacity of 210, it is operating at near-full occupancy, and the 8.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals is below the national average, suggesting a relatively advantaged intake. Headteacher Kerri-Anne Leavy leads a school that is clearly performing above the local norm on its headline academic measure.

Beyond the combined measure, the school's individual subject scores paint a similarly strong picture. In reading, 77% of pupils reached the expected standard and 27% achieved a higher standard, with an average scaled score of 104. In maths, 73% reached the expected standard and 20% achieved a higher standard, with an average score of 103. Writing saw 73% at the expected standard, though only 3% reached the higher standard. The Ofsted inspection awarded top marks across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision were all rated Outstanding. The school ranks 4382nd nationally out of 13,686 primary schools on the Key Stage 2 expected standard metric, placing it in the top third of schools across England. In the South East region, it sits 605th out of 2,034 schools, again in the top third. These results suggest consistent, above-average academic performance across the core subjects.

The school offers a range of facilities including a dining hall, library, ICT suite, playing fields and art studios, and runs clubs such as coding, drama, art club, choir, film club and chess. Sports on offer include athletics, football, dance and gymnastics. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions covering specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities. Admission for the 2025/26 year shows the school is oversubscribed: 114 applications were received for 30 places, a ratio of 3.8 applicants per place, with 44 first-preference applications and 28 first-preference offers made. This level of demand reflects the school's strong local reputation. King's Academy Oakwood will suit families in Bracknell Forest who prioritise strong academic outcomes, a full Ofsted Outstanding rating, and a school that is well-supported by its community.

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