College Town Primary School

A good community school school in Bracknell Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for College Town Primary School.

Sandhurst, GU470QF Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 September 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Branksome Hill Road
College Town
Sandhurst, GU470QF
Phone
127631933
Website
collegetownprimary.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109828
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Branksome Hill Road, College Town, Sandhurst, GU47 0QF
Website
http://www.collegetownprimary.com/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
478
Free School Meals
7.9% (38 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.5 (7.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
478 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Trust Passion Co-operation Belonging Challenge Excellence Fun

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Trudi Sammons emphasising partnership with parents, high-quality teaching, an inclusive ethos, and a belief that education in primary years should foster enjoyment and lifelong learning; aims for children to develop self-confidence, self-discipline, enthusiasm, motivation and resilience, with a focus on reading, writing and mathematics and holistic development.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Basketball Club Chess Club Extra-curricular clubs Football Gymnastics Judo Club Nursery Lunch Club Rocksteady

Sports

Basketball Football Gymnastics Judo

Curriculum Highlights

Strong focus on Maths and English; the school aims for every child to be competent in reading, writing and mathematics while ensuring a holistic, well-balanced curriculum and opportunities to learn more.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wake Up Club runs every morning from 8am to 9am; Afterschool Club runs every day from school finishes until 6pm. Wake Up costs £2.75 per child, per session; Afterschool Club costs £12.50 per child, per session. Payments are made online via School Gateway. Afterschool Club contact number is 07784 920297. The Wake Up and Afterschool Club Policy is available as a referenced document.

SEND Provision

SEND Local Offer and related resources, including accessibility plan, workshops and support for parents, Bear Cubs (April to June), Gems4health, Supporting Your Children Workshops, useful websites for parent and pupil support, ELSA resources, CYPIT Reading, IASS/Independent Advice Support Service, Bracknell Forest SEND Local Offer, and IASS leaflet resources.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed through Bracknell Forest Local Authority. Prospective applicants should apply via their home local authority; the Local Authority organises school places for Reception to Year 6. If joining mid-year, there is a comprehensive induction process led by the Attendance and Welfare Lead; information on uniform, clubs, curriculum and other policies is available on the school website.

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