Newbold School, Binfield
Newbold School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Binfield. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Newbold School in detail
Newbold School in its own words
In its own words: "Deputy Head Teacher, Early Years Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). The aim of our PTFA is to raise funds for the school that will benefit all the children at Newbold School (special materials, trips, improvement of student life). We also help the staff with special days such as the Christmas parties and International Day."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Newbold School are Holme Grange School (2.1 miles), Ludgrove School (2.4 miles), Luckley House School (2.9 miles) and Lambrook School (3.1 miles).
Holme Grange SchoolLudgrove SchoolLuckley House SchoolLambrook School
Who goes there
In 2026, 10 pupils (16.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bracknell Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sampson Park (opposite), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Newbold School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
About
Newbold School is a private fee-paying primary school in Binfield, near Bracknell, Berkshire. The school is owned and run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and is linked to Newbold Seventh-day Adventist Church and Newbold College of Higher Education.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Newbold School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bracknell Forest is 7 (the median across 46 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
60 pupils
100 places
40 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Bracknell Forest council
Places available
1,500
Applications
1,337
Got 1st preference
82.7%
Got preferred school
95.0%
All secondary applications across Bracknell Forest council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
60
Total Pupils
29
Boys
31
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Newbold School
What is Newbold School's Ofsted rating?
Newbold School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
Does Newbold School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2023, Newbold School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Newbold School?
Newbold School has around 60 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Newbold School?
Newbold School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Newbold School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bracknell Forest is 7 (the median across 46 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Newbold School?
Newbold School is at Popeswood Rd, Binfield, Binfield, RG42 4AH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)