Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

About Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 58 applications for just 20 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.9. Of those, 23 families put it as their first preference, and all 20 places went to first-preference applicants. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Maidstone area. The school is a small, Church of England primary with 141 pupils on roll, just one over its official capacity of 140. It serves children aged 4 to 11 and is led by headteacher Michelle Cox. While the school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the high application numbers and first-preference rate speak for themselves — this is a school that local parents are actively choosing.

Academically, Bredhurst performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Kent local authority average of 63%. That puts the school in the top 10% nationally for this measure, ranked 4th out of 44 primary schools in Maidstone. Results in individual subjects are particularly strong: 95% of pupils met the expected standard in both reading and maths, and 84% did so in writing. At the higher standard, 26% achieved the combined benchmark, with 68% reaching that level in reading and maths. Average scaled scores were 111 in both reading and maths. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes — a notable improvement from its previous Outstanding rating in 2011.

The school offers a practical range of facilities including a sensory room, art and music rooms, an ICT suite, a gymnasium and a chapel. Sports provision covers netball, dance, gymnastics and cross country, while clubs include chess, art club and choir. Bredhurst has a broad SEND offer, supporting children with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. For families seeking a Church of England primary with strong academic outcomes and clear evidence of local demand, Bredhurst is a compelling option. Its small size and oversubscribed status mean that securing a place is competitive, so early application is essential.

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