A good voluntary aided school school in Herefordshire, County of. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bridstow CofE Primary School.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 96.0 | 102.0 |
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Improving trend (+6.5 per year)
Up 6.5% over 3 years
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"Work Together, Grow Together, Flourish Together"
Bridstow CE Primary School is a Voluntary Aided Church of England co-educational primary school. The school uses a Christian ethos and integrates Church of England values into worship and daily life. The Harmony Project Curriculum and core Christian values guide learning and school life. The annual values cycle includes Respect, Honesty, Peace, Happiness, Wisdom, Friendship, Dignity, Hope, Love, Responsibility and Community as part of its Christian framework.
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Breakfast Club runs 8:00am–8:45am (Reception–Year 6) £3.50; Nursery £5.00. A pre-7:30am start is available for pupils booked in advance for an additional £2.50. After School Care runs 3:15pm–5:30pm (Mon–Fri): Reception–Year 6 £5.00 until 4pm and £10.00 until 5pm (or £12.50 until 5:30pm). Nursery children (Little Hedgehogs on site) have wraparound care at a flat rate of £8 until 4pm or 5pm, with an additional £2.50 until 5:30pm (£10.50 total). Cancellations policies apply; bookings determine charges; late arrivals may incur extra time charges. Snacks provided during care (toast/fruit/drinks).
Reception Class Admissions (September 2026): birth dates 1 September 2021–31 August 2022; closing date 15 January 2026; applications online via Herefordshire Council. Bridstow Primary School is a Voluntary Aided School with Published Admissions Number (PAN) of 15 for Reception per year and a total capacity of 105 places. In-Year Transfers are handled directly by the school. Admissions Policy updated February 2025. The governing body is consulting on Admissions Policy for September 2027; provisional Admissions Policy documents are available. Parents may visit during the school day; attendance policies informed by Local Authority guidance.
Catering: Lunches are free for all children in Year R, Year 1 and Year 2; paid lunches are £2.65 per day (online via SchoolMoney). Breakfast Club: 8:00–8:45am £3.50 (Reception–Year 6); Nursery £5.00. 7:30am start option available in advance for Nursery (£2.50 extra). After-School Care (Busy Bees): 3:15–5:30pm; charges as listed (Reception–Year 6: £5.00 to 4pm, £10.00 to 5pm; Nursery wraparound £8 to 4pm or £10.50 to 5:30pm). Snacks provided during care.
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