Bredon School
Tewkesbury, Worcestershire, West Midlands · GL20 6AH
Set in rural Worcestershire near Tewkesbury, Bredon School is a small independent day and boarding school taking pupils from 7 to 18, with entry available at 11. Founded in 1962, it educates around 228 children, including a compact sixth form of 37. A striking 46.5% of pupils receive SEN support, far above what most schools carry, which signals a setting built around individual attention rather than scale. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent in its most recent inspection, and judged personal development excellent too, with compliance standards met.
228
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£28,731
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 7-18
- Pupils
- 228
- Location
- Tewkesbury, Worcestershire, West Midlands
- Website
- www.bredonschool.org
- Telephone
- 01684 293156
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head teacher Nick Oldham
Latest results
Attainment 8
18
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
70%
Teaching & academics
Bredon's headline attainment figures sit well below national averages, with an Attainment 8 of 18 against 46.9 nationally and no pupils reaching grade 5 or above in both English and Maths. These numbers need reading in context: with nearly half the roll on SEN support, the school's mission leans towards progress and support rather than league-table peaks, and 70% of grades nonetheless fall in the 9-7 range. GCSEs, A-levels and the EPQ are all offered, with popular subjects ranging from Mathematics and Biology to History, Religious Studies and Food Technology.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 37
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 46.54%
- EHC plans
- 45.16%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
The sporting offer has a distinctive, outdoors-and-precision flavour, taking in shooting, clay pigeon, archery and marathon running. This is a programme that rewards focus and resilience rather than the usual fixture list.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1962
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,448 - £28,731
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £31,713 - £45,996
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 January 2025
The last word
A small, inclusive boarding school where individual support is clearly the priority over headline results. Best suited to families seeking a nurturing setting for pupils who may benefit from significant academic support.
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Bredon School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bredon School located?
Bredon School is located at Pull Court, Bushley, Tewkesbury, GL20 6AH.
What type of school is Bredon School?
Bredon School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Bredon School?
Bredon School has approximately 228 pupils on roll.
What is Bredon School's inspection rating?
Bredon School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 28 January 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.