Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 7
Ofsted: Outstanding

Birtley Road, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Guildford for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 March 2019, report published 27 March 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 June 2025

Pupils enjoy coming to this welcoming and inclusive school, where they feel safe, respected and ready to learn. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and supportive, creating a calm and purposeful atmosphere. From the early years onwards, routines are well established, and children learn quickly how to share, take turns and work together. The school sets high expectations for all pupils. These expectations are clearly communicated and consistently reinforced. Pupils respond positively, showing focus and determination in lessons. They take pride in their work and strive to do their best, particularly in reading and mathematics, where most achieve well. These high expectations are reflected in pupils' attitudes, behaviour and learning outcomes. Pupils are taught to be kind, respectful and responsible. They take on leadership roles and contribute to school life and the wider community through events, such as singing at various venues and charity fundraising. Through assemblies and lessons, pupils are developing the values, confidence and personal qualities needed to thrive in modern Britain. The school's motto, 'Seek Within, Wonder Why, Reach Out, Aim High', helps pupils to develop resilience and a love of learning.

What the school should improve

  • The targeted approach to support early readers does not help a small number of pupils to successfully keep up. This affects their ability to develop reading fluency. The school should strengthen its targeted work with those pupils who require this additional support.

Pupil numbers and mix

113 pupils on roll, with places for 90

Eligible for free school meals8%

8%, 18.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.7%

2.7%, 18.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8%

8%, 6.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Tillingbourne Junior School2 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Shalford Infant School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot published
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School2 milesOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
Age range
2 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Naomi Strickland
Address
Birtley Road, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0HX
Local authority
Surrey
URN
149994

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.