Sandy Lane Primary School, based in Bracknell, provides primary education, 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.
Sandy Lane Primary School currently has around 436 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.9% boys and 46.1% girls. Around 16.2% 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%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54.6%). indian pupils make up about 16.3%
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.
| Address: | Sandy Lane, Bracknell, RG12 2JG |
| Website: | www.sandylanebracknell.com |
| Telephone: | 01344423896 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bracknell Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Katie Parkhouse |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149386 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/02/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 436 |
| Number of Boys: | 235 |
| Number of Girls: | 201 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 54.60% | 238 |
| Indian | 16.30% | 71 |
| Other White | 7.30% | 32 |
| African | 5.00% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 7 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Junior School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | - not rated | 159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Infant and Nursery School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | - not rated | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warfield Church of England Primary School Sopwith Road , RG42 6BR | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell and Wokingham College Church Road , RG12 1DJ | - not rated | 875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Binfield St. Georges Park , Binfield RG42 4FS | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | - not rated | 879 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adastron House Pupil Referral Unit Adastron House , Crowthorne Road RG12 7DG | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill House Hospital School Reeds Hill , Easthampstead RG12 4EP | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.