Sandy Lane Primary School
69%
Capacity
436
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Sandy Lane Primary School
Sandy Lane Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bracknell Forest community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 436 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sandy Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Parkhouse, it falls under Bracknell Forest local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10323rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 23 in Bracknell Forest.
Sandy Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 56 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sandy Lane Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Netball, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bracknell Forest, Sandy Lane Primary School 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 | Sandy Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, RG12 2JG |
| Headteacher | Katie Parkhouse |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Number of Pupils | 436 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.2% |
| School Capacity | 436 / 630 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Feb 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10323rd of 13,686
Nationally
1548th of 2,034
In South East
20th of 23
In Bracknell Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
52%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
83
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sandy Lane, Bracknell
Bracknell Forest, RG12 2JG
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