Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery, Guildford

Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 27

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.3km)Possible (~1.9km)Unlikely (~2.4km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Naomi Strickland
Pupils:113 / 90 capacity
LA:Surrey
Phone:01483892346
Address:Birtley Road, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0HX
Trust:THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2023

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 24 June 2025View full report
URN:149994
UKPRN:10092951
Diocese:Diocese of Guildford
Constituency:Godalming and Ash
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 responses
Would recommend91%
Child is happy96%
Well taught96%
Good progress77%
Feels safe100%
Well behaved77%
Bullying dealt with5%
Kept informed96%
Handles concerns77%
Wider development86%

Source: 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

Getting There

Bus Stops

The Coombes (adj)
42m · 1 min walk
Birtley Rise (adj)
388m · 6 min walk
Bramley Grange (opp)
531m · 9 min walk
Chestnut Way (adj)
606m · 10 min walk
Barton Road (opp)
673m · 11 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

126%

Over capacity

113 pupils

90 capacity

23 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Guildford

Low pressure
New homes approved:2,197
Projected new pupils:549

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Guildford

Admissions Demand - Surrey

Low demand0.91x oversubscription

Places available

13,213

Applications

12,004

Got 1st preference

88.4%

Got preferred school

98.3%

Primary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)

Inspection History

24 June 2025

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.07075%

Overall absence

16.07143%

Persistent absence

56

Enrolments

Authorised4.01873%
Unauthorised1.05202%
Persistent (10%+)16.07143%
Severe (50%+)1.78571%

Absence trend

5.71888%
23/24
5.07075%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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