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Owlsmoor Primary School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Simon Cope

location_onSandhurst, GU47 0TA

language Visit Website phone 1344776642

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

545

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Expected Standard

59%

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Demand Ratio

1.0x

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Owlsmoor Primary School is a Community school primary school in Sandhurst, serving ages 3-11. Rated Good by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 60% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Owlsmoor Primary School is a community school in Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest, admitting pupils aged 3-11. The school has approximately 543 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 9% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #17 of 26 primaries in Bracknell Forest and #10,141 of 15,231 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 23.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 24.9%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

59%

LA 61%

Reading67% LA 76%

Writing71% LA 70%

Maths71% LA 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

60%

LA 62%England 61%

Reading73% LA 76% · Eng 74%

Writing78% LA 72% · Eng 72%

Maths73% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

59%

LA 62%England 60%

Reading70% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing70% LA 72% · Eng 71%

Maths81% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.4

Read

LA 0.1

-1.7 to 0.9

-0.6

Write

LA -1.1

-1.8 to 0.7

1.0

Maths

LA -0.2

-0.2 to 2.3

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

67%

LA 65%England 65%

Reading78% LA 76% · Eng 73%

Writing83% LA 78% · Eng 78%

Maths86% LA 78% · Eng 79%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.1

Read

LA 0.2

-1.4 to 1.2

-0.2

Write

LA -0.5

-1.4 to 1.0

0.3

Maths

LA -0.3

-0.9 to 1.4

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

69%

LA 65%

Reading74% LA 78%

Writing81% LA 78%

Maths80% LA 76%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.6

Read

LA -0.3

-3 to -0.2

-0.5

Write

LA -0.8

-1.8 to 0.8

-0.4

Maths

LA -0.7

-1.7 to 0.9

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

30 June 2025

Inspection Report

07 March 2023

Inspection Report

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31 October 2017

Inspection Report

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28 November 2012

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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28 November 2007

Inspection Report

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11 March 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-10-31

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-11-28

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2007-11-28

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.2%(1 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 543 pupils. During this period, there were 1 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.2%, which is below the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	543	1	0.2%	0.8%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	539	3	0.6%	0.9%
2023/24 (Summer term)	562	3	0.5%	0.8%
2023/24 (Spring term)	547	0	0.0%	0.7%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	535	0	0.0%	0.8%
2022/23 (Summer term)	558	0	0.0%	0.7%
2022/23 (Spring term)	545	0	0.0%	0.6%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	529	0	0.0%	0.6%
2021/22 (Summer term)	562	0	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Spring term)	553	0	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	546	0	0.0%	0.5%
2020/21 (Summer term)	580	0	0.0%	0.4%
2020/21 (Spring term)	584	0	0.0%	0.1%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	575	0	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Summer term)	584	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	584	0	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	570	0	0.0%	0.6%
2018/19 (Summer term)	607	0	0.0%	0.4%
2018/19 (Spring term)	589	0	0.0%	0.5%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	583	0	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Summer term)	600	0	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Spring term)	591	0	0.0%	0.4%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	577	0	0.0%	0.5%
2016/17 (Summer term)	605	0	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Spring term)	603	0	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	598	0	0.0%	0.5%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 43 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

99.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree56%

agree43%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree51%

agree40%

disagree8%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree45%

agree19%

disagree5%

don't know3%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes13%

no87%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree20%

agree60%

disagree20%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree44%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree38%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree44%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree36%

disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree25%

disagree3%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree49%

agree38%

disagree9%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes97%

no3%

Top Primary Schools in Bracknell Forest

Other highly-ranked schools in the same local authority

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Great Hollands Primary School

Good

location_on Bracknell, RG12 8YR

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell

Good

location_on Bracknell Forest, RG12 9AP

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst

Good

location_on Sandhurst, GU47 8HN

emoji_events #3 in LA

Crowthorne Church of England Primary School

Outstanding

location_on Crowthorne, RG45 6ND

emoji_events #4 in LA

Jennett's Park CofE Primary School

Good

location_on Bracknell, RG12 8EB

emoji_events #5 in LA

Uplands Primary School and Nursery

Good

location_on Sandhurst, GU47 9BP

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Primary Schools in Bracknell Forest

Great Hollands Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst

Crowthorne Church of England Primary School

Jennett's Park CofE Primary School

Uplands Primary School and Nursery