A very warm Welcome to Sandy Lane Primary School – a school where every child truly belongs.

Located in the heart of Bracknell, Sandy Lane is a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school, offering education from Nursery to Year 6. Alongside our core provision, we are proud to host a specially resourced provision (SRP), and we take great pride in the inclusive environment we’ve created – one where every child is recognised for who they are and supported to reach their limitless potential.

At Sandy Lane, the most important thing to us – above all else – is that every child feels a deep sense of belonging. When children feel seen, heard, and accepted for who they are, they begin to thrive - academically, emotionally, and socially. We work hard to ensure that every pupil knows they matter, that their voice counts, and that they are an important part of our school community.

Our school grounds and outdoor spaces play a vital role in enriching the school experience for our pupils. With three playgrounds, a large playing field, and thoughtfully designed outdoor areas for gardening, nurture, and early years exploration, our environment offers opportunities for play, discovery, and learning beyond the classroom. It’s a space where imaginations grow wild, friendships flourish, and curiosity is sparked every day.

Everything we do is rooted in our PRIDE values, which are the heartbeat of our school community. At Sandy Lane, we refer to our team as ‘our pride’, because just like a family of lions, we are stronger together – united, resilient, and ready to support one another.

• Positive – We approach learning and life with optimism.

• Respectful – We value ourselves, others, and our school.

• Inclusive – We celebrate diversity and make everyone feel welcome and valued.

• Determined – We persevere through challenges and see mistakes as opportunities to grow.

• Engaged – We are curious, we ask questions, and we actively participate in our learning journey.

We firmly believe that in order to truly support our pupils, we must work in close partnership with families. When school life and home life works together hand-in-hand, we can nurture every aspect of a child’s development – academic, emotional, and social.

This belief is captured in our vision – The Sandy Lane Promise: In partnership with you, we inspire limitless potential through our PRIDE values.

Whether you're already part of our school family or considering joining it, we welcome you with open arms. We look forward to working with you!

Ms K. Parkhouse
(Headteacher)