Redbrook Church of England Primary School, Monmouth
Redbrook Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Monmouth. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 187th-highest of the 200 schools in Gloucestershire with published results, and 13,385th of 13,912 across England. It was 47% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Redbrook Church of England Primary School in detail
Redbrook Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £3.50 per day.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2024, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Redbrook Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in Gloucestershire and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Redbrook Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Redbrook Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 8 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Redbrook Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Redbrook Church of England Primary School are Kymin View Primary (2.1 miles); St John's C of E Academy (2.2 miles, Good, 58% reading, 75% maths); Clearwell Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 43% maths); and Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy (2.9 miles).
Kymin View PrimarySt John's C of E AcademyClearwell Church of England Primary SchoolYsgol Gymraeg Trefynwy
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Redbrook Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (100%).
Who goes there
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Redbrook Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 6 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Redbrook Church of England Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Store (near), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Redbrook 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Redbrook provides a warm, caring environment where children are happy and settled. The school excels in teaching reading and mathematics, giving children strong foundations in these key areas. Pupils are well-supported emotionally and behaviourally, with staff helping them develop independence, resilience and positive attitudes to learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching in English and mathematics with pupils developing secure subject knowledge and confidence in reading
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through partnership working with parents and external professionals
- Significant improvement in pupil attendance through strong relationships with families and swift action
- Positive behaviour in and around school with pupils well-supported to manage emotions and friendships
- Ambitious, redesigned curriculum that raises expectations and helps pupils achieve end-of-key-stage targets
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils lack knowledge and understanding of different cultures and communities in Britain and across the world, limiting their preparation for life in modern Britain
- Assessment information is not used effectively in all subjects to identify and close gaps in pupils' knowledge
- Limited experience and understanding of life in modern Britain beyond learning about tolerance and democracy
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Redbrook Church of England Primary School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Pupils are happy, settled and safe, supported by warm relationships with staff and a strong 'extended family' ethos.
At a Glance
15.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
20.0
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Redbrook Church of England Primary School
Term dates
Redbrook Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Gloucestershire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Redbrook Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Redbrook 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Redbrook Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
47%
Available places
23 pupils
49 places
26 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
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
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
22.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
40
Total Pupils
22
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
10.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,003
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£13,817
Per pupil
£350k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
17.8%
Overall absence
58.3%
Persistent absence
24
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Redbrook Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Redbrook Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Redbrook Church of England Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 50% reached the expected standard in reading and 50% did so in maths.
What is Redbrook Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Redbrook Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Redbrook Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Redbrook 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 Redbrook Church of England Primary School?
Redbrook Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 47% of its 49 places.
How big are the classes at Redbrook Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Redbrook Church of England Primary School average 20 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Redbrook Church of England Primary School?
Redbrook Church of England Primary School has around 40 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Redbrook Church of England Primary School?
17.8% of sessions were missed at Redbrook Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 58.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Redbrook Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Redbrook 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.
What are Redbrook Church of England Primary School's term dates?
Redbrook Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Gloucestershire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Redbrook 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 Redbrook Church of England Primary School?
Redbrook Church of England Primary School is at Redbrook, Monmouth, Blaenau Gwent, NP25 4LY.
Sources: Gloucestershire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)