Admissions
Please email us or call 01885 483253 if you would like to come and visit with a prospective pupil.
The forms, deadlines and policies can be overwhelming, so we will support you through the whole process: from initial contact to your child's first day.
Values and Vision
Bredenbury is a wonderfully unique little school, set in the breathtaking rural setting of Herefordshire. We are approximately three miles south of the historic market town of Bromyard, and within easy reach of Leominster. The school is located just off the A44 in the village of Bredenbury.
We believe that learning should be an enjoyable, lifelong process through which everyone can achieve their potential and exceed their expectations. We will challenge and support our pupils to do their very best by providing an extensive range of learning experiences beyond the statutory requirement.
Our Core Values
- We value the way in which all children are unique and our curriculum promotes respect for the views of each individual child, as well as for people of all cultures.
- We organise our curriculum so that we can promote cooperation and understanding between all members of our community.
- We respect each child in our school for who they are and we treat them with fairness and honesty. We aim to enable each person to be successful and provide equal opportunities for all children in our school.
- We value our own environment and we aim, through our curriculum, to teach respect for our country and the world and how we should care for it for future generations, as well as our own.
Why Families Choose Bredenbury
About Bredenbury
Bredenbury Primary School offers your child an unparalleled educational experience. Set in the breathtaking rural setting of Herefordshire, our carefully curated grounds include a wonderful adventure playground, wildflower gardens, an extensive school field with a sleeping dragon and forest area, a school pet centre and a well maintained pond. These facilities enable our pupils to enjoy an education steeped in outdoor learning, animal care and team building. Our pupils are genuinely like a large family, caring for and understanding each other. Our Reception class takes a maximum of 10 pupils where children receive an excellent ratio of adult support.
We take great pride in playing an active role in the vibrant community of Bromyard, such as inviting in members of our town, such as the vicar and the Police, participating in town events like the Christmas Tree and Scarecrow festivals, and attending sporting events with other schools.
Our wonderful PTFA hold many events throughout the year, providing fun opportunities for our pupils and invaluable funds for developing our school and grounds.
Bredenbury was inspected by Ofsted in June 2025 and we are delighted that they graded us as 'good' in every area. You can read the wonderful report here.
We are incredibly proud of the progress in learning made by our fabulous pupils. Last year, our KS2 SATs results were 16% higher than the national average which put us in the top 13% of schools in the UK.
Facilities
We benefit from large school grounds. We have a playground, a huge playing field, lots of adventure play equipment and a Forest School site, including a pond. Our EYFS and Preschool children have their own play area too, so there is always somewhere to explore.
We have an onsite breakfast club and after school care to help families with childcare.
Nursery Admissions
If you are interested in our wonderful nursery, please contact the school via email or phone us on 01885 483253 and speak to Miss Williams. We will arrange for you to come and look around.
If you would like to apply for a place, please complete the admissions form below and either bring it in or email it to the school office.
We are very proud of our fabulous reception class and the EYFS team. We hold open days for prospective families to visit Bromyard and we love to see new families at these events. If you cannot make the Open Day, please email us or call us on 01885 483253 and we would be more than happy to arrange a visit.
Bredenbury Primary School uses Herefordshire Local Authority as our admissions authority. Details of the application process can be found by following the link below. There are details about the application process and guidance to complete your application but if you would like any assistance or have any concerns, please do contact the school and we would be pleased to help you.
Herefordshire Council Admission Arrangements 2025/2026
The admissions process opens in September of the year before your child is due to start school and closes in January. Children in England are entitled to start school in the September following their 4th birthday and must start their education by the beginning of the term after their 5th birthday.
EYFS and KS1 Class
An 'In Year Transfer' application is the process which a parent or legal guardian must complete to secure a school place other than at the normal point of admission into reception. In-year transfers are most common for families who move house to a new area or can no longer easily access their current school.
If you are interested in moving your child to St Peter's, you will need to inform your current school and complete an In-Year Transfer form. This has to be signed by both parties and handed in to your chosen school.
Contact the school for in-year transfer requests.
