Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery, Guildford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where children thrive. Teachers use strong subject knowledge to help pupils build understanding step by step, with reading woven through all learning. The school supports all learners well, including those with additional needs, and works closely with families to boost both achievement and wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a calm, purposeful atmosphere with high expectations that pupils respond to positively
- Well-structured curriculum with language-rich environment from early years, and reading prioritised across all subjects
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, identified early with tailored interventions and strong family partnerships
- Clear behaviour expectations and consistent routines help pupils stay focused and ready to learn
- Strong governance and trust support ensures the school remains focused on priorities
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of pupils still find reading difficult despite extra support - further staff training is planned to strengthen targeted work with early readers who need additional support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture, clear policies and well-managed concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Singing at various venues, charity fundraising
Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils feel safe and ready to learn. The school has maintained the high standards identified at its previous outstanding inspection.
At a Glance
7.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
22 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
17.6
Avg class size
23.7
Infant (KS1)
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
126%
Over capacity
113 pupils
90 capacity
23 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Guildford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Guildford
Admissions Demand - Surrey
Places available
13,213
Applications
12,004
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.07075%
Overall absence
16.07143%
Persistent absence
56
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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