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The Pines School

Bracknell Forest, RG12 7WXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#11,131
of 13,686 nationally

About The Pines School

The Pines School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, located in the Bracknell Forest local authority. Among the 29 primary schools in the borough, it currently sits at rank 22, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. The top-performing peers nearby include Crowthorne Church of England Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Bracknell, and Great Hollands Primary School, all of which score higher on the ranking metric. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Crowthorne Church of England Primary School, about 3.2 kilometres away. The Pines School itself holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in January 2023, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. Under headteacher Kate Davies, the school has capacity for 356 pupils and currently enrols 298, with 21.9 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHanworth Road, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, RG12 7WX
HeadteacherKate Davies
Local AuthorityBracknell Forest
Number of Pupils298
Free School Meals (FSM)21.9%
School Capacity298 / 356 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersDanceSwimmingCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubChessArt ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: thepinesschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pines School

The Pines School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.