The Street, Bredhurst, Gillingham, Kent ME7 3JY
10 simple reasons to choose Bredhurst Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Bredhurst, Gillingham.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Bredhurst Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Gillingham and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Kent LEA.
On average, 23.8 pupils per class and 19.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 2% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Maths is taught separately. All other subjects are taught thematically, exploiting cross-curricular linking.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, a foreign language. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
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State Primary Schools
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Rainham (2.8 miles); Roseacre Junior School (4 miles); St William of Perth Catholic Primary School, Rochester (4.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Rochester Independent College (5.4 miles); The King's School, Rochester (6 miles); Gad's Hill School (8.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Howard School (2.5 miles); Rainham Mark Grammar School (3.4 miles); Chatham Grammar School for Girls (3.6 miles).