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Edgbarrow School

State school · Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,484 pupils
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Big school, individual approach, stemming from can do everything, open all hours headship style. ‘Your school is successful because it is very well led,’ says succinct Ofsted report.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,484 ·
Sixth form numbers
371 ·
Local authority
Bracknell Forest Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Headteacher

Stuart Matthews

Since September 2018, Stuart Matthews, who joined the school in 2012 as deputy head. He has also been assistant head at St Crispin's School, where he spent 12 years. Studied international economics at Loughborough and has a PGCE in economics and

Entrance

Via LA (Bracknell); is its most oversubscribed secondary – around 600 apply for 210 year 7 places. Priority for looked after children and those with medical or social needs followed by those in catchment area, siblings and linked primary school.

Open days
Sixth form - Thursday 9th October, 6-8pm

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Oaklands Junior School 24 %
Wildmoor Heath School 13 %
Other 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Hatch Ride Primary School 10 %
New Scotland Hill Primary School 10 %
Crowthorne Church of England Primary School 10 %
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst 5 %
Owlsmoor Primary School 5 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Saint Sebastians Church of England Primary School 3 %
Uplands Primary School and Nursery 3 %
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Exit

Between 40-45 per cent leave after GCSEs. More careers guidance would be appreciated – though felt to be good support for helping sixth formers prepare for world of work. Russell Group is well represented. Bath, Warwick, Birmingham, Edinburgh,

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
74%
LA avg.
72%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

In 2025, 29 per cent 9-7 at GCSE, 63 per cent 9-5 in both English and maths; A level, 33 per cent A*/A (57 per cent A*-B).

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
62.1%
LA avg.
48.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
38.44
LA avg.
33.99
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Plenty of top teachers (staff to pupil ratio is around one to 16, average class size of 21) to ensure that those capable of it get the grades. Impressive A level results; GCSEs also very respectable.

Pupils put in an intensive day to get there,

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
94
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

For the 80 plus SEN pupils (100 have EAL) there’s progress department which caters for moderate learning needs including SpLD, BESD and language and communications difficulties. May be withdrawn from languages (bottom sets in any case will often take

3.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
6.5 %
Students with SEN support

Arts & extracurricular

Good music. Helps if brass is your thing, with touring swing band a star attraction, though numbers are currently down and cooler guitars attract more interest. ‘Would be nice if had own group,’ thought parent. Once approved by teacher, enthusiasts

Sport

Talented well catered for (several subject teachers are qualified coaches/referees), kind but determined staff also determined to ensure that those whose natural roosting spot is spectator side of the touchline don’t miss out either. ‘Daughter

Ethos & heritage

Huge friendliness of the place is a hallmark. This is a school tangibly operated by real people for the benefit of real students – to extent of putting end-of-term lost property on hangers for easier identification and retrieval (worlds better than

Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline

Traditional-sounding sixth form organisation, with head boy and girls, five deputies and six captains for customary sport and performing arts to fundraising and debating. Also a tuck shop manager and two freshers reps. Total of 30 posts – with more

Pupils & parents

Catchment area that spans mansions to mid-terraces, ladies who lunch to 9 to 5ers, results in varied social mix, seen mostly as desirable melting pot – ‘kids count the person more than the money,’ thought one mother - though one father reckoned could

1,484
Number of pupils

Money matters

Help for those in difficulty felt to be well handed, with all school trip notification letters urging parents to come forward if will struggle with finance. For 16-19s, bursary scheme offers maximum of £1,200 pa. Shame similar option not open to

The last word

Big school, individual approach, stemming from can do everything, open all hours headship style. ‘Your school is successful because it is very well led,’ says succinct Ofsted report.

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

What the school says

At Edgbarrow School we strive to give our students an education that opens the door to success and happiness. Our school ethos is to enjoy, grow and achieve. We deliver fantastic qualifications to students through a curriculum, relevant to our local context, offering breadth and balance. We also recognise the importance of personal development. Our sixth form allows all our students to grow as individuals, learners and leaders. We are committed to broadening horizons, developing self-confidence and fostering independence. We offer superb attention to wellbeing and progress, impressive examination results, great teaching and a range of enrichment opportunities.

Contact the school

Address

Grant Road
Crowthorne
Berkshire
RG45 7HZ
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Telephone: 01344 772658

Email: secretary@edgbarrowschool.co.uk

Website: https://www.edgbarrowschool.co.uk

Local authority: Bracknell Forest Council

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School data & information Edgbarrow School Grant Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7HZ
1,484 Pupil numbers
371 Sixth form numbers
5.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
94 Number of teachers
21 Number of teaching assistants
Our review contains additional results data reported to us by Edgbarrow School and is updated annually. See the review

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
62.1%
LA avg.
48.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
54.00
LA avg.
47.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.34 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 7
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 238 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 121 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 237 6
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
21%
LA avg.
14.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
38.44
LA avg.
33.99
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 9 B
Sociology GCE A level 18 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 7 A
Psychology GCE A level 30 B
Physics GCE A level 19 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 10 A
Mathematics GCE A level 52 A
Law GCE A level 15 B
History GCE A level 37 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 12 A
Geography GCE A level 18 B
Film Studies GCE A level 8 A
English Literature GCE A level 9 A
Economics GCE A level 20 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 12 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 19 B
Chemistry GCE A level 17 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 23 A
Biology GCE A level 26 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 8 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 11 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Edgbarrow School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

At Edgbarrow we provide for the individual needs of pupils. The Progress Department supports pupils with a wide range of difficulties by identifying, assessing and assisting them throughout their school career or when they are in need of help. The department adopts an individualised approach to each child's difficulties and aims to work with teaching staff, the pastoral system and parents to help children to accept their difficulties, learn to manage them independently and attain their potential. A staged system of support, which includes assistance from outside agencies if appropriate and regular target setting, monitoring and review, is implemented by an experienced team of teachers and learning support assistants. Much of the support given is within the classroom but occasionally pupils work in small groups or individually with specialist teachers. Pupils with Statements of Special Educational Needs/Education, Care and Health Plans are integrated into all aspects of the curriculum.

Updated Jul 2015
3.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
6.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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