Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery, Guildford

In its own words: "We are a small and inclusive Infant and Nursery school that nurtures children to flourish in all areas of their lives. We are inspired by Jesus’ words ‘live life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10). Using the awe and wonder of nature we provide experiences which support physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We accept children from the half term after their second birthday, and they stay in our nursery room until the term after their 3rd birthday. We accept children at every half term throughout the school year."

The school runs after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery are Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 96% reading, 96% maths); Tillingbourne Junior School (1.6 miles, 84% reading, 79% maths); Shalford Infant School (1.8 miles, Good); and Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School (2.1 miles, Outstanding).

Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery is one of 24 schools run by The Good Shepherd Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 9 pupils (8%) received SEN support and 3 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Coombes (adjacent), 40 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).

In 2024/25, Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery issued 1 suspension, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.