Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School, Bracknell

In its own words: "Words cannot describe how proud I am to be the Headteacher of such an exciting, forward thinking and uniquely nurturing school. It is with huge confidence that I can say that the children are at the heart of everything we do here and our school is a place that is committed to supporting the development of the whole child."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our school. As a one-form entry primary school, we are proud to be a warm, inclusive and nurturing community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Our vision is to live life in all its fullness."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, judo, choir, chess, cooking, gardening, art and maths club.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026, an admissions event on Thursday 26 November 2026 and an admissions event on Tuesday 12 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 76% in Bracknell Forest and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 69% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 97 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School are Whitegrove Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); Ascot Heath Primary School (1 mile, Good, 80% reading, 87% maths); Cranbourne Primary School (1.4 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 80% maths); and Holly Spring Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 72% maths).

Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (72%) and Mixed (7%).

The nearest railway station is Martins Heron Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Forest Road - St Mary's School (adjacent), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bracknell Forest (84).

Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.