Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School
About Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School
If you're looking for a school where parents feel their child is genuinely happy and safe, Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School sends a very strong signal. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 96% of the 78 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. The numbers behind that headline are striking: 78% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 88% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. The school is also clearly popular with local families. For the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 118 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.21. Of those, 51 families put it as their first preference, and 27 of those were offered a place. This level of demand suggests a school that has built a strong reputation within the Bracknell Forest community.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 78 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jan 2025Latest monitoring visit (15 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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