Edith Cavell Primary School
URN: 109433 • Bedford MK41 7NH
Overview
- Name
- Edith Cavell Primary School
- URN
- 109433
- 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
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Heather Cooke (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234345636
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7NH
Summary
Edith Cavell Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Bedford, serving 287 pupils with a capacity of 315. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can achieve their full potential. The ethos emphasises respect, honesty, trust, care, tolerance, and responsibility, fostering a supportive community among staff, parents, and students.
The curriculum at Edith Cavell aims to be enriched and challenging, focusing on basic skills while instilling a passion for lifelong learning. The school has a strong commitment to inclusivity, supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to ensure all learners feel valued and safe. The school has maintained a 'Good' rating from Ofsted since July 2018.
Community involvement is encouraged through initiatives like the Friends of Edith Cavell, which raises funds to enhance school resources. The school also promotes British Values, preparing children to be active and responsible members of society. Regular school visits for prospective parents are available, highlighting the school's openness and commitment to engaging with families.
The curriculum at Edith Cavell aims to be enriched and challenging, focusing on basic skills while instilling a passion for lifelong learning. The school has a strong commitment to inclusivity, supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to ensure all learners feel valued and safe. The school has maintained a 'Good' rating from Ofsted since July 2018.
Community involvement is encouraged through initiatives like the Friends of Edith Cavell, which raises funds to enhance school resources. The school also promotes British Values, preparing children to be active and responsible members of society. Regular school visits for prospective parents are available, highlighting the school's openness and commitment to engaging with families.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- School Uniform (calendar)
- Benchmarking 2021-22 (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Prospectus Download (download)
- About the School (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Term Dates (other)
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
- 315
- Pupils
- 287
- Boys
- 148
- Girls
- 139
- FSM %
- 30.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-07-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 287 | 148 | 139 | 315 | 30.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 295 | 154 | 141 | 315 | 29.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 250 | 133 | 117 | 315 | 27.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 250 | 133 | 117 | 315 | 27.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 274 | 147 | 127 | 315 | 25.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 270 | 141 | 129 | 315 | 20.90 |
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