St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bracknell Forest community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anne Mulholland, it falls under Bracknell Forest local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9407th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 23 in Bracknell Forest.
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Football, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Choir, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bracknell Forest, St Margaret Clitherow 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pembroke, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, RG12 7RD |
| Headteacher | Anne Mulholland |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.8% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2010. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9407th of 13,686
Nationally
1398th of 2,034
In South East
19th of 23
In Bracknell Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
55%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pembroke, Bracknell
Bracknell Forest, RG12 7RD
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