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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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