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Schools in Sandhurst

A town in Bracknell Forest

  • Town
  • 15 schools and nurseries
  • 2,646 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Sandhurst at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Sandhurst's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries155 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths46%Attainment 8 46.3, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary8%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school13%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Sandhurst

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Sandhurst primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Sandhurst

5 mainstream schools in Sandhurst, best first

College Town Primary School

Sandhurst, GU47 0QF · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

49 first choices, 54 offers made

Met the standard at 1161%

England 62%

Days missed
4.0%
Pupils
479
Pupils per teacher
24.9
View school College Town Primary School
See all 6 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Sandhurst

1 mainstream schools in Sandhurst, best first

Sandhurst School

Sandhurst, GU47 0SD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

143 first choices, 171 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.3

England 46.2

Days missed
8.4%
Pupils
992
Pupils per teacher
16.7
View school Sandhurst School
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Sandhurst

8 in Sandhurst, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 8 nurseries

Private Schools in Sandhurst

1 in Sandhurst. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Wellington College Prep

Sandhurst, GU47 8PH · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 14

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
361
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Wellington College Prep
The map

Every school in Sandhurst, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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College Town Primary School, GoodNew Scotland Hill Primary School, GoodWellington College Prep, InspectedSandhurst School, GoodSt Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst, GoodUplands Primary School and Nursery, GoodOwlsmoor Primary School, GoodGreengables Day Nursery, GoodSandhurst Nursery School, GoodCollege Town Day Nursery and Pre-School, Expected standard in every areaSt Michaels Nursery & Preschool, Expected standard in every areaTrilakes Nursery and Pre-schoolLittle Owls Community Preschool, GoodCherrytown Nursery, GoodSandhurst Station Nursery, Safeguarding not met
  • Good10
  • Not graded yet5
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Sandhurst school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Sandhurst's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Sandhurst by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Sandhurst vs England

How good are Sandhurst's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Sandhurst

SandhurstEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    46%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    8%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Sandhurst in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
46% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Sandhurst has 15 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

8% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Sandhurst's state schools each January.

Up 4% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Sandhurst8%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Sandhurst

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How many schools are in Sandhurst?

Sandhurst has 15 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Sandhurst?

The highest-ranked schools in Sandhurst on Eduscope are St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst, Uplands Primary School and Nursery, College Town Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Sandhurst are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Sandhurst hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Sandhurst perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Sandhurst, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Sandhurst?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Sandhurst is 20.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Sandhurst schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Sandhurst is 12.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Sandhurst?

There are 2,646 pupils enrolled across schools in Sandhurst, with 1,654 in primary and 992 in secondary. 10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Sandhurst?

There is 1 independent school in Sandhurst. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Sandhurst?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in Sandhurst by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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