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Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery

Academy converter · Guildford · GU5 0HX

Ages 2–7 · 113 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Overall absence

5.7%

Admissions demand

0.83 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-07-17

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.0%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
4.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.1%
Enrolments in measure
47

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.83 · Often has places

1st preferences

19

Places offered

25

1st-preference offers

19

Total preferences (any rank)
69
Preferred offers (top 3)
25
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

113 pupils · 90 places

Pupils on roll
113
Boys / girls
58 / 55
School capacity
90
Capacity fill
113 / 90 (126%)
Free school meals
7.1%
FSM pupils
6
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Guildford
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
Academy trust
THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
Sponsor
The Good Shepherd Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Naomi Strickland

Location

Address
Birtley Road, Bramley
Postcode
GU5 0HX
Town
Guildford
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Waverley
Constituency
Godalming and Ash
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–7, in Guildford, Surrey, 113 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 7.1%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Guildford.

Open schools in Guildford
49
Primary schools in Guildford
29
Academies among open schools in Guildford
57% (28)
Open schools in GU5
9
Primary in GU5
4
Open schools in Surrey LA
523
Primary in Surrey LA
298

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Tillingbourne Junior School

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    Guildford · GU4 8NB · Surrey

    Ages 7–11

    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM16.4%

    1.6 miles away

  • Shalford Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Absence3.3%
    • FSM10.8%
    • Demand0.88

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  • Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

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    Ages 7–11

    • KS286%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM5.4%

    2.2 miles away

  • Godalming Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Godalming · GU7 3HW · Surrey

    Ages 7–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence3.3%
    • FSM11.7%

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  • Busbridge Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Godalming · GU7 1PJ · Surrey

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM1.7%
    • Demand1.22

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Naomi Strickland
Telephone
01483892346
Website
https://www.bramley.surrey.sch.uk

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