Priory Primary School
URN: 109436 • Bedford MK40 1JD
Overview
- Name
- Priory Primary School
- URN
- 109436
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The Leap Community Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Juliet Fraser (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234261768
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Greyfriars, Bedford MK40 1JD
Summary
Priory Primary School is a foundation school located in Bedford, catering to a mixed-gender population of 202 pupils, with a capacity for 206. The school places a strong emphasis on individual attention, ensuring that each child is nurtured and encouraged to reach their personal potential. The values of hard work, honesty, mutual respect, and care are central to the school's ethos.
The curriculum at Priory Primary is designed to be engaging and memorable, with a focus on both academic progress and the overall well-being of students. The dedicated staff work to create a fun learning environment, fostering a love for learning through imaginative teaching methods. The school also prioritises the physical, mental, social, and emotional health of its pupils.
Community involvement is highly valued at Priory Primary, with families encouraged to participate in their children's education and school events. This collaborative approach helps to strengthen the school community and celebrate the achievements of all students.
The curriculum at Priory Primary is designed to be engaging and memorable, with a focus on both academic progress and the overall well-being of students. The dedicated staff work to create a fun learning environment, fostering a love for learning through imaginative teaching methods. The school also prioritises the physical, mental, social, and emotional health of its pupils.
Community involvement is highly valued at Priory Primary, with families encouraged to participate in their children's education and school events. This collaborative approach helps to strengthen the school community and celebrate the achievements of 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
- 206
- Pupils
- 202
- Boys
- 107
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 23.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 202 | 107 | 95 | 206 | 23.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 205 | 107 | 98 | 206 | 20.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 209 | 108 | 101 | 206 | 22.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 209 | 108 | 101 | 208 | 22.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 206 | 112 | 94 | 208 | 18.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 217 | 117 | 100 | 208 | 17.50 |
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