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Bredenbury Primary School

Herefordshire, County of, HR7 4TFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
#10,865
of 13,686 nationally

About Bredenbury Primary School

Bredenbury Primary School is a small state primary in Herefordshire, currently operating at just half its capacity with 35 pupils against a school capacity of 70. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.6%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools. Despite its size, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 9 applications for just 2 available places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.5. All first-preference applicants were offered places, but the numbers suggest that families are keen to secure a spot here. The school is mixed, non-religious, and caters for children aged 4 to 11. Headteacher Martin Farmer leads a setting where the overwhelming majority of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey said they would recommend the school, with 100% answering yes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBromyard, Herefordshire, County of, HR7 4TF
HeadteacherMartin Farmer
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
Number of Pupils35
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity35 / 70 (50% full)

The full report on this school

What 20 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jun 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryNetballCricketDanceAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubCodingEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bredenbury Primary School

Bredenbury Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.