Best 3 Primary schools in Bracknell Forest – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell (Primary) in Bracknell Forest; Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery (Primary) in Bracknell Forest — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell and Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and academy converter type located around Bracknell Forest, Berkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell), published Mar 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell (Mar 2022). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–10–15%; all within the Maiden Erlegh Trust trust.

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Attribute	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell RG12 9AP	Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery RG12 7WW
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Bracknell Forest Berkshire RG12 9AP	Bracknell Forest Berkshire RG12 7WW
Latest Ofsted	2 2 Mar 2022	2 22 Mar 2016
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	420
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Bracknell Forest (867)	Maiden Erlegh Trust
Website	www.stjosephsbracknell.co.uk	www.birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone	01344425246	01344455815
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell

RG12 9AP

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Bracknell Forest
Berkshire
RG12 9AP
Ofsted: 2 2 Mar 2022
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bracknell Forest (867)
Website: www.stjosephsbracknell.co.uk
Telephone: 01344425246

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery

RG12 7WW

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bracknell Forest
Berkshire
RG12 7WW
Ofsted: 2 22 Mar 2016
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Maiden Erlegh Trust
Website: www.birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01344455815

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.