Bedford Road Primary School

URN: 109461 • Bedford MK42 8QH

Overview

Name
Bedford Road Primary School
URN
109461
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
41.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Cheryl Willliams (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Hillgrounds Road, Bedford MK42 8QH

Summary

Bedford Road Primary School, located in Kempston, Bedford, is a mixed community school with a current enrollment of 369 pupils, serving a capacity of 420. The school is part of the Knowledge Schools Trust and emphasizes academic excellence within a safe and enjoyable learning environment. The ethos of the school is centered around the values of respect, kindness, perseverance, courage, love, and happiness, aiming to foster a supportive community for all students.

The curriculum at Bedford Road is knowledge-rich and designed to instill a lifelong love of learning. It includes a strong emphasis on academic attainment and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including music and sports, to engage students fully. The school prioritizes pastoral care to ensure excellent behavior and supports children in developing confidence and independence.

Bedford Road Primary School values the partnership with parents and the local community, believing that strong relationships are crucial for student success. The school actively involves parents in the educational process, recognizing their role as primary educators and fostering a collaborative environment for the benefit of all children.

Key details

LA
Bedford
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
369
Boys
198
Girls
171
FSM %
26.60
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2023-12-31
Last Ofsted
2022-05-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 369 198 171 420 26.60
2024-09-11 369 198 171 420 26.60
2023-09-11 363 204 159 420 25.60
2022-09-11 363 204 159 420 25.60
2021-09-11 347 192 155 420 23.80
2020-09-11 357 196 161 420 21.40

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