Bredon Hill Academy

About Bredon Hill Academy

Bredon Hill Academy holds an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, placing it among just six state secondary schools in Worcestershire to achieve that top grade. The school’s most revealing academic metric is its Attainment 8 score of 17.5, which is notably low because the school serves pupils aged 10 to 13, meaning its Key Stage 4 results reflect a small cohort of just 10 students who sat GCSEs early. This unusual age range means the school is not a typical secondary; it functions more like a middle school, with most pupils moving on to other schools for their final GCSE years. The EBacc entry rate is zero, and the basics measure (pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths) is also zero, which is consistent with a school that does not enter the majority of its pupils for full GCSEs at this stage.

For the small number of pupils who do take GCSEs, the EBacc average point score is 0.95, and the Attainment 8 figure of 17.5 translates to roughly a grade 2 or 3 per subject, which is below the national average but again reflects a selective, early-entry cohort. At A-level, the school’s sixth form performs better: the average points per entry is 32.35, equivalent to a grade of C+, and the value added score is 0.49, with a progress banding of Average. This suggests that students who stay on for sixth form make solid progress relative to their starting points. The local authority average Progress 8 score for all schools is -0.21, so Bredon Hill’s sixth form value added is comfortably above that benchmark, though direct comparison is limited because Progress 8 and value added are different measures.

The school is oversubscribed, with 478 pupils against a capacity of 300, so demand is high. Facilities are strong for a school of this size, including a theatre, science labs, music rooms, an astro turf pitch, and a sixth form centre. Boarding is available, which is unusual for a state school and may appeal to families who need flexibility. Sports include rowing, swimming, and rugby, and clubs range from Model UN to Eco Club. The school has a chapel, reflecting its historical foundation, though it has no religious character. For families in Wychavon and wider Worcestershire, Bredon Hill suits those who want a smaller, middle-school-style environment with a strong sixth form and a broad extracurricular offer, but parents should be aware that most pupils will need to transfer to another school for their full GCSE courses.

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