Educational Establishments

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery

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Headteacher Mr Michael Dillon
Address Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery
Leppington

Bracknell Forest
Berkshire
RG12 7WW
Website www.birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone 01344455815
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Stephen Weeks Chair of Local Governing Body 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lee Clark Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2024 Elected by parents
Nicola Down Local Governor 01/12/2023 05/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Joey Gurney Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Benjamin Thomas Joseph-Franks Local Governor 01/12/2023 13/11/2026 Elected by parents
Ruth Newling-Ward Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jane Newman Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Nigel Anthony Penstone Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
College Hall

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Headteacher Ms Marion Bent
Address College Hall
West Road
Off Old Wokingham Road
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG40 3BT
Website www.collegehall.org.uk
Telephone 01189893378
Type of Establishment Pupil referral unit (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 30
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 24 (17 / 7)
Percentage Free School Meals 50.0%
Ofsted Rating Special Measures
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Harry James Chair of Governors 13/10/2022 12/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Marion Bent Governor 01/04/2021 31/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ruby Cooper Governor 22/05/2023 21/05/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Audrey Johnson Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by LA
Claire O'Brien Governor 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Laura Phillips Governor 10/01/2023 09/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Gillian Powell Governor 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Nicky Probert Governor 29/09/2020 28/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Justin Southwood Governor 10/01/2023 09/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Helen Starr Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Hannah Whittaker Governor 01/07/2023 30/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Crown Wood Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Grant Strudley
Address Crown Wood Primary School
Opladen Way
Crown Wood
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 0PE
Website www.crownwoodschool.com/
Telephone 01344485448
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 630
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 616 (316 / 300)
Percentage Free School Meals 16.3%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Jennifer Sachar Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Arnold Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 28/01/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Gerard Barber Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ruth Bovill Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mika Breidenstein Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 03/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Trudy Cleary Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 09/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Davies Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 01/11/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Shradda Gujarathi Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/08/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Mack Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mr Timothy Robb Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 15/11/2024 Elected by parents
Mr Grant Strudley Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/10/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Katie Wade Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 08/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Karen Wespeiser Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/08/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Harmans Water Primary School

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Headteacher Headteacher Katherine Saunders
Address Harmans Water Primary School
Wellington Drive
Harmans Water
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 9NE
Website www.harmanswater.co.uk
Telephone 01344422196
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 440
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 476 (237 / 239)
Percentage Free School Meals 21.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Andrew Taylor Chair of Governors 01/12/2022 30/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Chris Best Governor 19/06/2023 18/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Louise Hayward Governor 19/06/2023 18/06/2025 Elected by parents
Amanda Hughes Governor 09/07/2023 08/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mark Ison Governor 28/11/2022 27/11/2024 Elected by parents
Katherine Lobo Governor 19/06/2023 18/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Rose Governor 13/09/2021 12/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Jemma Shakespeare Governor 18/10/2021 17/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Donna Sidebotham Governor 17/01/2022 16/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Paul Simpson Governor 18/10/2021 17/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Turrell Governor 18/01/2021 17/01/2025 Appointed by LA
King's Academy Easthampstead Park

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Headteacher Mrs Liz Cook
Address King's Academy Easthampstead Park
Ringmead

Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 8FS
Website https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/
Telephone 01344304567
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 18)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 1250
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 937 (463 / 474)
Percentage Free School Meals 23.5%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Rene Rastall Chair of Local Governing Body 08/09/2022 07/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Juliet Blakemore Local Governor 01/02/2021 31/01/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Alison Evans Local Governor 28/09/2023 27/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Mark Hooper Local Governor 11/12/2021 10/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sophie Johnson Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Billie King Local Governor 08/09/2022 07/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jan Sumner Local Governor 08/09/2022 07/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Temperton Local Governor 01/11/2022 31/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Meadow Vale Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Catherine Forrester
Address Meadow Vale Primary School
Moordale Avenue

Bracknell
Berkshire
RG42 1SY
Website http://www.meadowvaleprimary.co.uk
Telephone 01344421046
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 680
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 634 (344 / 290)
Percentage Free School Meals 18.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Caron Cole Chair of Governors 12/06/2018 11/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anja Davies Governor 28/09/2021 27/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Rebecca Jane Glover Governor 15/07/2019 26/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Gregory Governor 05/12/2023 04/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darren Hauck Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Ruairi Maxwell Governor 11/07/2023 10/07/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Robert Whitmell Governor 05/12/2023 04/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ranelagh School

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Headteacher Mr Timothy Griffith
Address Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive

Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 9DA
Website http://www.ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk
Telephone 01344421233
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 18)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Oxford
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 1010
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 1074 (508 / 566)
Percentage Free School Meals 5.40%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Louise Hodkinson Chair of Local Governing Body 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Oliver Cooper Local Governor 19/10/2022 18/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Daniel Gyles Local Governor 19/10/2022 18/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Emily Johnson Local Governor 06/07/2022 05/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Pamela Lakin Local Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Lee Mason Local Governor 24/01/2023 23/01/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Emily Maughan Local Governor 22/06/2021 21/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Kelvin Menon Local Governor 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Reid Local Governor 07/03/2023 06/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Frances Salmon Local Governor 06/03/2023 05/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Leszek Skrzypczak Local Governor 28/03/2023 27/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Stowe Local Governor 04/10/2022 03/10/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Williams Local Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Sandy Lane Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Neil Davies
Address Sandy Lane Primary School
Sandy Lane

Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 2JG
Website www.sandylanebracknell.com
Telephone 01344423896
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 630
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 475 (256 / 219)
Percentage Free School Meals 13.2%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Jennifer Sachar Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Arnold Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 28/01/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Gerard Barber Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ruth Bovill Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mika Breidenstein Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 03/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Trudy Cleary Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 09/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Davies Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/10/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Shradda Gujarathi Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Mack Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mr Timothy Robb Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 15/11/2024 Elected by parents
Mr Grant Strudley Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/10/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Katie Wade Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 08/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Karen Wespeiser Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2023 31/08/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell

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Headteacher Mrs Anne Mulholland
Address St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Pembroke
Hanworth
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 7RD
Website https://www.stmargaretclitherowbracknell.co.uk/
Telephone 01344424030
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Roman Catholic / Diocese of Portsmouth (rc)
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 204 (85 / 119)
Percentage Free School Meals 5.90%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Rory McCormack Chair of Local Governing Body 17/11/2021 27/01/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Imogen Adams Local Governor 12/06/2020 11/06/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anne Clark Local Governor 16/12/2021 15/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Marian Cope Local Governor 26/07/2021 25/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Angela de Grande Local Governor 01/01/2022 31/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Anna Maria Garbacz Local Governor 06/02/2023 05/02/2027 Elected by parents
Father Danny McAvoy Local Governor 07/12/2021 06/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jennifer Mulvany Local Governor 10/11/2021 09/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alexander Oliveira Dunn Local Governor 21/10/2021 20/10/2025 Elected by parents
St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Caroline Johnson
Address St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Crowthorne Road
Easthampstead
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 7EH
Website http://www.stmichaelseasthampstead.com
Telephone 01344420878
Type of Establishment Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Oxford
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 213 (103 / 110)
Percentage Free School Meals 8.50%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Louise Hodkinson Chair of Governors 25/01/2022 24/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anne Andrews Governor 20/01/2021 19/02/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Charlotte Cowdell Governor 07/12/2021 06/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kathryn Dewey Governor 07/04/2021 06/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Zoe Hubbard Governor 22/05/2023 21/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Ibrahim Idowu-Fearon Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Samantha Leach Governor 22/09/2023 21/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tony White Governor 01/03/2022 28/02/2026 Appointed by LA
The Pines School

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Headteacher Mrs Kate Davies
Address The Pines School
Hanworth Road
Hanworth
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 7WX
Website www.thepinesschool.org.uk
Telephone 01344426413
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 390
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 317 (157 / 160)
Percentage Free School Meals 21.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Christopher Pine Chair of Governors 12/11/2021 16/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Lee Allen Governor 09/12/2021 08/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gill Birch Governor 01/03/2004 20/05/2024 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Philip Cereda Governor 03/06/2019 02/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katy Drury Governor 09/07/2019 08/07/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jane Gow Governor 20/05/2021 19/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Jordan Governor 05/12/2017 08/12/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Lauren Porter Governor 23/03/2023 22/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Viccars Governor 03/06/2023 02/06/2027 Elected by parents
Wildridings Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Paul Chandler
Address Wildridings Primary School
Netherton

Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 7DX
Website www.wildridingsprimary.co.uk
Telephone 01344425483
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 5 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 460
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 426 (221 / 205)
Percentage Free School Meals 20.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Oliver Rock Chair of Governors 11/11/2020 11/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jay Lovejoy Governor 02/12/2021 01/12/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Jim Stockley Governor 21/06/2023 21/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kusum Trikha Governor 24/03/2021 23/03/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School

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Headteacher Mr Ian Garner
Address Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School
Staplehurst

Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 8DB
Website https://www.woodenhill.bracknell-forest.sch.uk/
Telephone 01344421117
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 419 (246 / 173)
Percentage Free School Meals 13.6%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Clare Elizabeth Barnes Governor 07/12/2022 06/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Max Robin Nicholas Barnett Governor 07/12/2022 06/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martyn Billers Governor 05/11/2022 04/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Susan Leigh Governor 08/12/2021 07/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brian Poxon Governor 08/12/2020 07/12/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Joanne Prior Governor 10/03/2021 09/03/2025 Elected by parents