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Bradner Elementary
About
Bradner Elementary is located at 5291 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2P5. The school describes itself as a community school “steeped in tradition,” while also focusing on preparing students for the future through technology integration, fine arts opportunities and celebrations, physical education, and intellectual challenges tailored to individual student needs.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Abbotsford)
Education language: The provided school sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Bradner Elementary. The site includes district information nights for Early French Immersion (beginning in Kindergarten) and Late French Immersion (for students entering Grade 6), but these listings do not indicate that Bradner Elementary itself hosts an immersion program.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-5
Phone: 604 856-3304
Email: kamaljit.sidhu@abbyschools.ca
Principal: Kam Sidhu
Education Languages
The provided school sources do not state the language(s) used for core instruction at Bradner Elementary. The site includes district information nights for Early French Immersion (beginning in Kindergarten) and Late French Immersion (for students entering Grade 6), but these listings do not indicate that Bradner Elementary itself hosts an immersion program.
Programs and Services
Athletics and extracurricular sports Fine arts / enrichment Bradner highlights “fine arts opportunities and celebrations” as part of its overall program. Student support / learning support The school site promotes a district DPAC parent session on “Learning Support Services,” focused on understanding available learning supports and how families can access them.
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Floor Hockey
- Handball
- 4 on 4 Basketball
- Indoor Track Meet
- West Zone Track & Field Meet (at Rotary Stadium)
School Culture and Expectations
Bradner emphasizes its strong community connections and an “open door policy,” inviting family input as the school works to create the best possible program for students. The school also acknowledges that the Abbotsford School District is on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation, expressing respect for Indigenous Nations’ longstanding relationship to the land.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Bradner Elementary notes that most students travel to school by bus. Students are reminded to be at bus stops five minutes before the morning pickup time, and parents/guardians must be at the stop five minutes before afternoon drop-off; bus stop times may change during the year. Families with questions are directed to contact the district Transportation Department (604-855-5278).
Location
Bradner Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Bradner Elementary
44.77
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 45 - in line with the district public school average of 44, within 1 point.
Literacy: 46
Numeracy: 43
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
58.64
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 59 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 6 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
66.96
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 46, ahead by 21 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
82.69
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 83 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2023-2024, literacy is 46, numeracy is 43, and overall is 45.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 5 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 46, while numeracy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 5 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2023-2024, academic performance is 45 and student commitment to learning is 59.
The strongest current area is Student Commitment to Learning at 59, while Academic Performance is lowest at 45.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 7 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
66.35
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - in line with the district public school average of 65, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
32.14
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 32 - well below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 33 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
49.15
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 49 - well below the district public school average of 75, trailing by 26 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Health is 32.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 31 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
31.25
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 31 - well below the district public school average of 42, trailing by 11 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2022/2023, Learning Resources is 31.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 3 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
62.95
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the district public school average of 80, trailing by 17 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
61.79
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - in line with the district public school average of 62, within 0 points.
Students report physical and emotional safety at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2023/2024, Relationships is 63.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 8 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2022/2023, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 50.