Bredon School布兰登学校

About the school
Bredon School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils between the ages of seven and eighteen. lt is situated on an 85-acre estate near Tewkesbury. lt opened in 1962, and since 2014 has been owned by Cavendish Education Ltd, whose board of directors act as the institution's governing body. The school is registered with a specialist professional association for schools teaching pupils with dyslexia. lt accepts pupils from the age of seven, a change since the previous inspection. A new headmaster took up his appointment in April 2017. lt offers full and flexi-boarding on site for pupilsfrom the age of nine.

What the school seeks to do
The school aims to provide an education that caters for all types of learners, valuing them as individuals and building their self-confidence and self-esteem. Pupils are expected to participate fully in the academic and extra-curricular life of the school so that they develop into well-rounded, tolerant individuals with a strong work ethic and a commitment to their community.

About the pupils
Pupils come from a wide area around the school and most are of White British origin. Most boarders come from families living throughout the UK, with a smaller number from overseas. Nationally standardised test data indicate that the ability of pupils in the senior school is below average. The school has identified 108 pupils as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, and a wide range of other learning and physicalneeds. 93 of these receive additional specialist help. 63 pupils have an education, health and care planand 3 have a statement of special educational needs. English is an additional language (EAL) for 8pupils whose needs are supported in the classroom and by specialist teaching. Data used by the schoolhas identified 6 pupils as being the most able in its population; their needs are met through thecurriculum and enrichment activities.