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Sandhurst School

Bracknell Forest, GU47 0SDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
Progress 8
-0.37
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
149 1st-choice / 199 places
Ranking
#2,380
of 3,141 nationally

About Sandhurst School

Sandhurst School is one of seven state secondaries in Bracknell Forest, and its most recent Progress 8 score places it at the bottom of that local ranking. The three highest-performing schools in the area are Ranelagh School, Edgbarrow School and King's Academy Binfield, all of which recorded positive Progress 8 scores. Sandhurst, by contrast, sits in the bottom 50 nationally on this measure. The school is led by headteacher Gareth Croxon and caters for 1,002 pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It is a mixed, non-religious community school that is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, 348 families applied for 199 places, with 149 first-preference offers made. That level of demand suggests the school holds a strong local reputation, even if its academic outcomes don't match the top performers in the borough.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOwlsmoor Road, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest, GU47 0SD
HeadteacherGareth Croxon
Local AuthorityBracknell Forest
Number of Pupils1,002
Free School Meals (FSM)14.5%
School Capacity1,002 / 1,136 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Swimming PoolTennis CourtsICT SuiteSports HallSixth Form CentreScience LabsTheatreArt StudiosLibraryDining HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCross CountrySwimmingGymnasticsDanceRugbyMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

DebateChoirEco ClubGardeningYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: sandhurstschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandhurst School

Sandhurst School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.