Haynes Lower School
URN: 109456 • Bedford MK45 3PR
Overview
- Name
- Haynes Lower School
- URN
- 109456
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Hearn (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01234381225
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Foresters Close, Bedford MK45 3PR
Summary
Haynes Lower School is a community primary school located in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 9. With a current enrolment of 131 students, the school operates above its capacity of 120, reflecting its welcoming environment. The school emphasizes a nurturing atmosphere where children are encouraged to thrive and feel valued, promoting a sense of belonging and community.
The school's ethos is rooted in its commitment to high standards of work and behaviour within a values-based framework. Haynes Lower School follows a broad and balanced curriculum designed to foster confidence, knowledge acquisition, and skill development. Each month, the school focuses on a specific value, such as Encouragement in September and Empathy in October, to instill important life principles in its students.
Haynes Lower School actively promotes British values, including democracy and mutual respect, ensuring that children learn to be responsible citizens. The school also offers opportunities for parental engagement through open mornings and tours, fostering a strong connection between the school and local community.
The school's ethos is rooted in its commitment to high standards of work and behaviour within a values-based framework. Haynes Lower School follows a broad and balanced curriculum designed to foster confidence, knowledge acquisition, and skill development. Each month, the school focuses on a specific value, such as Encouragement in September and Empathy in October, to instill important life principles in its students.
Haynes Lower School actively promotes British values, including democracy and mutual respect, ensuring that children learn to be responsible citizens. The school also offers opportunities for parental engagement through open mornings and tours, fostering a strong connection between the school and local community.
Useful links
- Newsletter - 05.07.2024 (download)
- Newsletter - 12.07.2024 (download)
- Newsletter - 28.06.2024 (download)
- Newsletter - 13.09.2024 (download)
- Haynes Media (other)
- Log in (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design by PrimarySite (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
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 131
- Boys
- 64
- Girls
- 67
- FSM %
- 4.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 131 | 64 | 67 | 120 | 4.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 132 | 63 | 69 | 120 | 3.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 138 | 74 | 64 | 120 | 5.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 138 | 74 | 64 | 120 | 5.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 132 | 67 | 65 | 120 | 6.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 137 | 73 | 64 | 120 | 4.90 |
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