St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bracknell Forest community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Philpott - Acting Headteacher, it falls under Bracknell Forest local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1408th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 23 in Bracknell Forest.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Coding, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bracknell Forest, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Gipsy Lane, Bracknell Forest, Bracknell Forest, RG12 9AP |
| Headteacher | Nicola Philpott - Acting Headteacher |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.3% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1408th of 13,686
Nationally
180th of 2,034
In South East
2nd of 23
In Bracknell Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
89%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gipsy Lane, Bracknell Forest
Bracknell Forest, RG12 9AP
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