Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Street, Bredhurst, Gillingham, ME7 3JYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 1st of 18 primary schools in Gillingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2024, report published 13 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 January 2024
Pupils' attitudes to school are exceptionally positive. Their views about their education have a sense of optimism and purpose. They relish the opportunities the school provides and enthusiastically discuss their learning. Pupils of all ages are inclusive of others and behave with the utmost respect towards each other. The school has high ambitions for all its pupils. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), embrace these high expectations and rise to meet them. As a result, they achieve well. The school's 'SPIRIT' values of self-control, perseverance, inspiration, respect, inclusion and trust are superbly exemplified by pupils. They model these values as they contribute positively to the school and wider community. Pupils eagerly told inspectors about their responsibilities in the 'Courageous Advocacy' programme. These include litter picking in the village, singing at the local community centre and working with the Medway food bank. Pupils thrive in the care and belief the school shows them. They feel safe and happy at school. When pupils have concerns, they are confident in their ability to resolve these using the school's emotional toolkits. Pupils feel comfortable talking to adults in school when support is needed. They told inspectors, 'I never feel lonely at this school.'
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in a few foundation subjects needs refinement. Consequently, in these subjects, pupils remember their learning less well over time. The school should precisely identify what it intends pupils to learn from Reception onwards. Staff should check pupils' understanding by revisiting key content and use this information to inform future teaching. School 3
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
140 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deanwood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 28% met the expected standard |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Hempstead Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Hempstead Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Fairview Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michelle Cox
- Phone
- 01634231271
- Address
- The Street, Bredhurst, Gillingham, ME7 3JY
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118619
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.