Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Bracknell Forest, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery currently has around 410 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.9% boys and 46.1% girls. Around 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Leppington, Bracknell Forest, RG12 7WW
Website: www.birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01344455815
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bracknell Forest
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Michael Dillon
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 150157

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/03/2016

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 410
Number of Boys: 221
Number of Girls: 189

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British73.90%303
Other White5.60%23
African3.90%16
Indian3.20%13
Other Mixed2.70%11
White and Black Caribbean2.00%8
Pakistani1.70%7
White and Asian1.50%6
Other Asian1.50%6
Unclassified1.50%6
Chinese1.20%5
White and Black African0.70%3
Bangladeshi0.50%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Birch Hill Primary School
Leppington , RG12 7WW
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery
Leppington , RG12 7WW
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
The Pines School
Hanworth Road , Hanworth RG12 7WX
3out of 4 999 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Pines Infant and Nursery School
Hanworth Road , Hanworth RG12 7WX
- not rated 999 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Pines Junior School
Hanworth Road , Hanworth RG12 7WX
- not rated 999 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Brakenhale School
Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA
- not rated 2,041 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Brakenhale School
Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA
3out of 4 2,041 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA
- not rated 2,538 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA
- not rated 2,538 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Easthampstead Park Community School
Ringmead , RG12 8FS
- not rated 2,556 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bracknell and Wokingham College
Church Road , RG12 1DJ
- not rated 3,127 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Include - Thames Valley
Burford House , Leppington RG12 7WW
- not rated 126 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Church Hill House Hospital School
Reeds Hill , Easthampstead RG12 4EP
- not rated 1,293 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Adastron House Pupil Referral Unit
Adastron House , Crowthorne Road RG12 7DG
- not rated 2,291 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.