Harmans Water Primary School is a primary school in Bracknell, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Harmans Water Primary School currently has around 445 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 19.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.6%).

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: Wellington Drive, Bracknell, RG12 9NE
Website: www.harmanswater.co.uk
Telephone: 01344422196
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bracknell Forest
Headteacher / Principal: Headteacher Matthew Irving
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 130949

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 440
Number of Pupils: 445
Number of Boys: 212
Number of Girls: 233

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British72.60%323
Other White9.40%42
White and Asian2.90%13
Indian2.50%11
African2.00%9
Pakistani1.80%8
White and Black Caribbean1.80%8
Chinese1.60%7
Other Asian1.30%6
Other Mixed0.90%4
Unclassified0.90%4
Bangladeshi0.70%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.70%3
Irish0.40%2
Caribbean0.20%1
Other Black0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.3)
Writing: Average (-1.2)
Maths: Average (-1.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
60%
Town average
60%
Local authority average
62%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
106.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
104.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harmans Water Junior School
Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harmans Water Infant School
Wellington Drive , RG12 9NE
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Harmans Water Primary School
Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Crown Wood Primary School
Opladen Way , Crown Wood RG12 0PE
3out of 4 916 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Crown Wood Primary School
Opladen Way , Crown Wood RG12 0PE
- not rated 916 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA
- not rated 1,285 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA
- not rated 1,285 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Brakenhale School
Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA
- not rated 1,358 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Brakenhale School
Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA
3out of 4 1,358 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Garth Hill College
Bull Lane , RG42 2AD
3out of 4 2,164 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 1,684 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Adastron House Pupil Referral Unit
Adastron House , Crowthorne Road RG12 7DG
- not rated 1,627 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Church Hill House Hospital School
Reeds Hill , Easthampstead RG12 4EP
- not rated 1,991 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Include - Thames Valley
Burford House , Leppington RG12 7WW
- not rated 2,049 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Heathfield School
London Road , SL5 8BQ
- not rated 2,143 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
LVS Ascot
London Road , SL5 8DR
- not rated 2,544 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.