Bredenbury Primary School, Bromyard
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bredenbury Primary creates a genuinely inclusive family environment where children are treated as individuals and feel safe and happy. Pupils develop strong reading skills and receive excellent support if they need extra help. The school goes beyond academics, offering enrichment activities, leadership opportunities, and trips that broaden children's experiences and help them grow as rounded young people.
Key Strengths
- Highly inclusive school culture where all pupils are valued as individuals
- Strong teaching in reading with specialist support for pupils who are not confident readers
- Excellent identification and support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the ambitious curriculum
- Well-designed personal, social, health and economic curriculum covering healthy relationships and online safety
- High pupil attendance with strong school strategies to support regular attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Writing skills and knowledge have not been fully developed across all classes - some pupils don't develop a full range of writing skills by the time they leave school
- Learning in some subjects is not adapted effectively to deepen pupils' understanding of important knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong focus on safeguarding in all aspects of school provision.
Extracurricular Activities
Therapy dog activities, animal care, outdoor learning, leadership roles including school council, local sporting tournaments, community events at nearby church, Year 6 residential, farm visits, theatre visits, bikes and scooters at breaktime
Bredenbury Primary is a highly inclusive school where pupils are valued and achieve well in their learning. The school has designed an ambitious curriculum with strong emphasis on personal development and creates a calm, welcoming family environment.
At a Glance
19.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 78%. Maths has improved from 67% to 78%. Writing has improved from 50% to 78%.
Class Sizes
11.7
Avg class size
11.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
51 pupils
70 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bromyard
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bromyard
Admissions Demand - Herefordshire, County of
Places available
2,120
Applications
1,554
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Primary admissions across Herefordshire, County of (2025/26)
Inspection History
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.36142%
Overall absence
2.94118%
Persistent absence
34
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Bredenbury Primary School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.