Bredon School

URN: 117032 • Tewkesbury GL20 6AH

Overview

Name
Bredon School
URN
117032
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
36.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nick Oldham (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01684293156
Website
Visit
Address
Pull Court, Tewkesbury GL20 6AH

Summary

Bredon School is an independent co-educational institution located in Tewkesbury, Worcestershire, catering to pupils aged 8 to 18. With a current enrolment of 217 students and a capacity of 300, the school is renowned for its specialist support for dyslexic learners. Class sizes average 12, allowing for tailored teaching strategies that focus on individual strengths and needs.

The curriculum at Bredon School offers three educational pathways: Academic, Creative, and Vocational, enabling students to pursue a range of qualifications from GCSEs to A Levels, BTECs, and City & Guilds. Outdoor education is a key component of the school’s ethos, with facilities that include a working farm and adventure activities, fostering a connection to the rural environment.

Bredon School places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, supported by a house system that promotes community and lifelong friendships. The school’s boarding department is designed to provide a nurturing home-from-home experience, ensuring that all students feel supported throughout their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Worcestershire
Age range
7 - 21
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
300
Pupils
217
Boys
129
Girls
88
FSM %
Open date
1962-10-19
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 217 129 88 300
2024-09-11 229 143 86 300
2023-09-11 238 163 75 300 0.00
2022-09-11 238 163 75 300 0.00
2021-09-11 233 164 69 300
2020-09-11 208 147 61 300

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