The Pines School
84%
Capacity
298
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About The Pines School
The Pines 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 298 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 356 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Pines School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Davies, it falls under Bracknell Forest local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11131st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 23 in Bracknell Forest.
The Pines School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 29 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Pines School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Chess, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bracknell Forest, The Pines 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 | Hanworth Road, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, RG12 7WX |
| Headteacher | Kate Davies |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Number of Pupils | 298 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.9% |
| School Capacity | 298 / 356 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11131st of 13,686
Nationally
1672nd of 2,034
In South East
22nd of 23
In Bracknell Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
48%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hanworth Road, Bracknell
Bracknell Forest, RG12 7WX
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