Sandy Lane Primary School
About Sandy Lane Primary School
Sandy Lane Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit below the Bracknell Forest average, with 52% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a local authority average of 63%. That puts the school 20th out of 23 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the bottom half nationally as well. The gap is notable, but the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. Reading is a relative strength, with 73% of pupils hitting the expected standard and 18% reaching the higher standard — both above the school’s own maths and writing figures. Maths expected attainment sits at 61%, while writing lags at 64%. The average reading score of 104 is also stronger than the maths average of 101. So while the headline combined figure is below the LA norm, reading performance is a clear bright spot, and the school’s overall Ofsted rating of Good suggests inspectors see solid foundations in place.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Feb 2020Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
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Extracurriculars
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Clubs & Activities
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SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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