Whitegrove Primary School
Westmorland Drive, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 3QSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitegrove Primary School is a primary school in Bracknell for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 46 schools in Bracknell Forest. It ranks 9th of 17 primary schools in Bracknell. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 May 2012, report published 7 August 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 March 2022
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. Families gather at the entrance of the school every morning and talk excitedly about the day ahead. One parent, typical of many, told the inspector, 'This school is our extended family.' From the minute pupils arrive at school, teachers have high expectations of them. Pupils rise to these expectations. Pupils feel safe here. They can share concerns, using a 'things I want my teacher to know about me' box. Pupils support each other. Pupils say there is no bullying at the school, but if there were, they are confident a member of staff would help them sort it out straight away. Some pupils train as peer mediators to help others with friendship issues. Other pupils train to be play leaders. They love to help supervise play at lunchtimes. There is a plethora of clubs and activities to take part in. For example, some pupils play chess, join the school choir or learn to crochet. Many pupils take part in physical activity. Staff encourage pupils to represent the school in a team. All pupils represent their class in some form of competition. This teaches pupils important life skills, with the motto, 'If you're not winning, you're learning.' Pupils behave well at school. In lessons, they concentrate and work hard. At lunchtime, pupils sit and eat together and learn good table manners.
What the school should improve
- The recently introduced phonics scheme is not yet embedded effectively. Some staff who support the most vulnerable pupils to learn to read are not sufficiently well trained in how to use effective strategies and techniques. Leaders must ensure that the new phonics scheme is effectively implemented and that staff receive detailed and tailored training as soon as possible.
- The curriculum in some subjects, for example design and technology and music, is not yet as strong as in other areas. As a result, pupils do not build deep knowledge or skills as well as in other subjects. Leaders need to strengthen their curriculum thinking and professional development for teachers in these areas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
418 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Whitegrove Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Spring Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Lambrook School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Sandy Lane Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hayley Harrison
- Phone
- 01344861020
- Address
- Westmorland Drive, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 3QS
- Local authority
- Bracknell Forest
- URN
- 131145
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.