The Pines School

A good community school school in Bracknell Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Pines School.

Bracknell, RG127WX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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
17 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Hanworth Road
Hanworth
Bracknell, RG127WX
Phone
1344426413
Website
thepinesschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134740
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hanworth Road, Hanworth, Bracknell, RG12 7WX
Website
www.thepinesschool.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
356 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
332
Free School Meals
23.1% (77 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.7% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
48.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.9 (6.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 102.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
37
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
332 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Your Best"

Believe Excellence Safe Team

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to The Pines; a vibrant, community-focused school where everyone is challenged to be their best. The Headteacher emphasises Believe, Excellence, Safe and Team as core values and invites families to visit the school to see its facilities and ethos.

Facilities

Spacious Early Years learning environment with Nursery and Reception classrooms and outdoor spaces Extensive outdoor areas with sandpits, water trays, sensory tuff trays, mark making and writing opportunities, junk modelling and creative areas, gross motor equipment (balancing beams, large tyres, crates and blocks) Small world resources, roleplay areas, snack tables, stages and musical instruments, maths areas, investigation areas, playdough tables and more Library and reading nooks with a refurbished library and reading corners for use at school and during play/lunchtimes Vocabulary displays across subjects and maths working walls to support learning

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Drivers: Our Place In Our World; Language & Oracy; Learning Skills; Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Maths uses a mastery approach following White Rose Scheme; NumberSense Maths for fluency and rapid recall Reading is delivered through a scheme (Little Wandle in EYFS/KS1) with a Class Novel, Whole Class Reading and VIPERS approach Writing uses ESSENTIALWRITING (and ESSENTIAL SPELLING) with handwriting taught via Nelson font; reading/writing linked to National Curriculum Assessment includes Formative, Diagnostic and Summative approaches with PiXL used for assessments from Year 1; Salford Reading test used as needed Continuous Provision used in Early Years and KS1 to support self-led learning and independence

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) catering for children with MLD, ASD and SCLN; SENDco support available.

Admissions Criteria

Bracknell Forest residents only. Applications for Reception starting in September 2026 open 5 November 2025 and close 15 January 2026. Non-residents may apply for a school place but must apply through their home local authority. Open mornings planned for September 2026 Reception starters with listed dates; visit arrangements can be made by emailing the office.

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