Livingstone Primary School
URN: 109432 • Bedford MK41 7LG
Overview
- Name
- Livingstone Primary School
- URN
- 109432
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The Leap Community Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Thornes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234352879
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Clapham Road, Bedford MK41 7LG
Summary
Livingstone Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Bedford, serving a diverse community of 459 pupils with a capacity of 444. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated, and every child is encouraged to reach their potential. The ethos of "Work Hard, Be Kind" underpins the school's approach to education, promoting both academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Livingstone is designed to be stimulating and varied, incorporating hands-on learning experiences across subjects. Recent activities have included practical projects in Design and Technology, exploring emotions in Reception, and engaging workshops on safety awareness. The school also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication through collaborative projects, such as building Ferris wheels and participating in sports events.
Livingstone Primary School actively involves parents and the wider community in its initiatives, creating a supportive network for students. The school encourages parental engagement through consultations and events, ensuring that families are integral to the educational journey. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (35.20%), Livingstone is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities for all students.
The curriculum at Livingstone is designed to be stimulating and varied, incorporating hands-on learning experiences across subjects. Recent activities have included practical projects in Design and Technology, exploring emotions in Reception, and engaging workshops on safety awareness. The school also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication through collaborative projects, such as building Ferris wheels and participating in sports events.
Livingstone Primary School actively involves parents and the wider community in its initiatives, creating a supportive network for students. The school encourages parental engagement through consultations and events, ensuring that families are integral to the educational journey. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (35.20%), Livingstone is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Great Denham Primary School (75.3)
- Great Barford Lower School (73.7)
- Castle Newnham School (71.3)
- Gravenhurst Lower School (70.2)
- Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The Leap Community Trust
- Capacity
- 444
- Pupils
- 459
- Boys
- 245
- Girls
- 214
- FSM %
- 35.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 459 | 245 | 214 | 444 | 35.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 450 | 239 | 211 | 444 | 33.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 408 | 204 | 204 | 420 | 32.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 408 | 204 | 204 | 420 | 32.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 396 | 211 | 185 | 420 | 26.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 400 | 207 | 193 | 409 | 23.30 |
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