Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Ledbury
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Ledbury, part of Primary Quest Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 5 schools in Ledbury with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School in detail
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "All individuals at Bromsberrow St Mary's are encouraged to flourish and 'shine' together; feeling hope for all that lies ahead. As a Church of England school we are inspired by the example of Jesus, described as being 'The Light of the World' because of his messages and actions of love and hope."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, rugby, cricket and choir.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School are Redmarley Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths); Eastnor Parochial Primary School (2.1 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 92% maths); Pendock CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 43% reading, 43% maths); and Pauntley Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 71% maths).
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Redmarley Church of England Primary SchoolEastnor Parochial Primary SchoolPendock CofE Primary SchoolPauntley Church of England Primary School
The trust
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School is one of 10 schools run by Primary Quest Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
1.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 19 pupils (33.3%) received SEN support and 3 (5.3%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ledbury Rail Station, about 3.7 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Memorial (by), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in September 2024. Before that, as Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School (URN 115675), it was rated Good in February 2019.
At a Glance
17.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
19.0
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School
September 2026 Newsletter
2 Sep 2026
July Newsletter
13 Jul 2026
Newsletter May 2026
1 May 2026
Newsletter April 2026
1 Apr 2026
Newsletter March 2026
2 Mar 2026
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Term dates
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Gloucestershire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School is in Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
57 pupils
56 places
1 pupil over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ledbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ledbury
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,250
Applications
6,016
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
38.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
57
Total Pupils
31
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
14.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,573
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,358
Per pupil
£514k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
17.0%
Persistent absence
53
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in September 2024. Before that, as Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England (Aided) Primary School (URN 115675), it was rated Good in February 2019.
What is the catchment area for Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School average 19 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School has around 57 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
6.3% of sessions were missed at Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 17% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School is at Albright Lane, Bromesberrow, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)