The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.1
10.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
21.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 130 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,482
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bracknell Forest
- Trust
- THE CORVUS LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stuart Matthews (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Grant Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWildmoor Heath School
Primary · 748m away
Wellington College
Independent · 830m away
Wellington College Prep
Independent · 896m away
Crowthorne Church of England Primary School
Primary · 916m away
Our Lady's Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Owlsmoor Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Oaklands Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Oaklands Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Edgbarrow School a selective school?
No. Edgbarrow School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Edgbarrow School's Ofsted rating?
Edgbarrow School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Edgbarrow School?
Edgbarrow School currently has 1,482 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Edgbarrow School take?
Edgbarrow School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Edgbarrow School?
Edgbarrow School is in Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ, in the Bracknell Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Edgbarrow School have a sixth form?
Yes, Edgbarrow School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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