The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 445
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bracknell Forest
- Head
- Headteacher Matthew Irving (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Wellington Drive, Harmans Water, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrown Wood Primary School
Primary · 839m away
Ranelagh School
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Brakenhale School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Fox Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Primary · 1.3km away
Holly Spring Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Include - Thames Valley
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harmans Water Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harmans Water Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harmans Water Primary School?
Harmans Water Primary School currently has 445 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harmans Water Primary School take?
Harmans Water Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harmans Water Primary School?
Harmans Water Primary School is in Bracknell, RG12 9NE, in the Bracknell Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harmans Water Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harmans Water Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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