Schools across Bracknell Forest
Local authority · 46 schools across 9 towns
46
29 primary · 6 secondary
22,104
90% capacity used
14
2 outstanding · 12 good
24,552
2,448 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
76.7%
KS2 Maths
73.4%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
910 spare places
Secondary Schools
567 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.2%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
11.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
35
2024/25
Absence trend across Bracknell Forest schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
45%
Plans Issued
206
Assessment Requests
312
Tribunal Cases
5
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
26
Lodged
(1.6%)
22
Heard
1
Successful
(5%)
Primary (infant classes)
19
Lodged
(1.3%)
15
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
25
Lodged
(1.5%)
17
Heard
1
Successful
(6%)
Total
51
Lodged
(1.6%)
39
Heard
2
Successful
(5%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.