Whitegrove Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 68 of its 418 pupils (16.3%) were getting SEN support and 17 (4.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 418 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Bracknell Forest.
16.3% get SEN support
68 of 418 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.1% have an EHC plan
17 of 418 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia22
- Autism20
- Social, emotional and mental health19
- Speech, language and communication12
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 418 (places for 420)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hayley Harrison
- Free school meals
- 3.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bracknell Forest
- School reference (URN)
- 131145
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Bracknell Forest council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, May 2012; school remains Good (March 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2022).
Contact and getting there
Westmorland Drive, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 3QS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Sandy Lane Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.0 mile
- Garth Hill College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Kennel Lane School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
- Cressex Lodge School Independent · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 2.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Holly Spring Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16.1%, EHC plans 5.5% 0.7 miles
- Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 15.5%, EHC plans 4.8% 0.8 miles
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.4%, EHC plans 3.3% 1.0 mile
All mainstream schools in Bracknell Forest SEND schools in Bracknell Forest
Questions about Whitegrove Primary School
How many pupils at Whitegrove Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 68 of the 418 pupils (16.3%) were getting SEN support and 17 (4.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Whitegrove Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (22 pupils), autism (20 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (19 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Whitegrove Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Whitegrove Primary School?
Through Bracknell Forest council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Whitegrove Primary School?
You can ask for Whitegrove Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Whitegrove Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Sandy Lane Primary School, about 1.0 mile away.
Where is Whitegrove Primary School?
Westmorland Drive, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 3QS, in Bracknell Forest.
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