Bramley Oak Academy

Bramley Oak Academy has made commendable strides in providing quality education despite the challenges posed by opening during the COVID-19 pandemic. The school focuses on supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them transition from disrupted education to a structured learning environment. With a commitment to building trust and confidence, staff nurture pupils through tailored support systems and a positive behavior framework, aimed at fostering personal development and academic achievement.

Strengths

• Caring staff create a nurturing environment for pupils.
• Strong focus on mental health and well-being through therapy support.
• Clear expectations and rules guide pupil behavior effectively.
• Well-planned curriculum in core subjects meets national standards.
• High staff-to-pupil ratios provide immediate support for behavioral challenges.
• Strong emphasis on reading development with effective phonics programs.
• Well-crafted personal development programs prepare pupils for future challenges.

Areas for Improvement

• Curriculum in some non-core subjects needs further refinement.
• Some educational targets in EHC plans are not aligned with the curriculum.
• Lack of subject knowledge among some teachers hinders effective teaching.

In 2024–25 pupils at Bramley Oak Academy attended 83.1% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 52.3% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 28.1% of pupils at Bramley Oak Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Bramley Oak Academy had 4.5 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Bramley Oak Academy had 58 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Bramley Oak Academy received £49,699 and spent £46,339 for each of its 57 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £473,000 (£8,300 per pupil).

Across all 12 schools of London South East Academies Trust, income was £15,131 and spending £14,671 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Guildford · Surrey local authority: places and applications

Bramley Oak Academy is part of London South East Academies Trust, which runs 15 schools. The nearest others:

• Bramley Grange Academy Guildford
• Walton Leigh School Walton-On-Thames
• Manor Mead School Shepperton
• Heron Academy London
• Warren Road Primary School Orpington
• Bromley Beacon Academy Orpington
• Acre Wood Academy Crowborough
• Aspire Academy Welling
• Barrington Primary School Bexleyheath
• Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School Belvedere

What is Bramley Oak Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Bramley Oak Academy is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.

When was Bramley Oak Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Bramley Oak Academy was last inspected in November 2023.

How many pupils does Bramley Oak Academy have?

Bramley Oak Academy has 58 pupils on roll.

What age range does Bramley Oak Academy cover?

Bramley Oak Academy for pupils aged 5 to 11.

What are Bramley Oak Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Bramley Oak Academy?

Bramley Oak Academy is at Horsham Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0BJ.