Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School
104%
Capacity
58
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Forest of Dean community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 58 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 56 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Hankins, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 4 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Cross Country, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Albright Lane, Ledbury, Forest of Dean, HR8 1RT |
| Headteacher | Laura Hankins |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 58 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.7% |
| School Capacity | 58 / 56 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Feb 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
10
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Albright Lane, Ledbury
Forest of Dean, HR8 1RT
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