Kempston Rural Primary School
URN: 109463 • Kempston MK42 7FJ
Overview
- Name
- Kempston Rural Primary School
- URN
- 109463
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 71.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- EJ Kelly (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234854286
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Martell Drive, Kempston MK42 7FJ
Summary
Kempston Rural Primary School is a community school located in Kempston, Bedford, catering to a mixed-gender population of 440 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially. Its ethos centres on ensuring that students enjoy their education while feeling safe, healthy, and happy.
The curriculum at Kempston Rural is designed to be stimulating and engaging, focusing on developing the skills and talents of all pupils. The school emphasizes the importance of British Values, promoting democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect among students from diverse backgrounds.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and various resources available for parents and carers. The school actively encourages community involvement through initiatives like the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and offers wraparound care and pre-school services to support families. For more information, visit their website at www.kempstonrural.beds.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Kempston Rural is designed to be stimulating and engaging, focusing on developing the skills and talents of all pupils. The school emphasizes the importance of British Values, promoting democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect among students from diverse backgrounds.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and various resources available for parents and carers. The school actively encourages community involvement through initiatives like the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and offers wraparound care and pre-school services to support families. For more information, visit their website at www.kempstonrural.beds.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Great Denham Primary School (75.3)
- Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School (74.9)
- Great Barford Lower School (73.7)
- Castle Newnham School (71.3)
- Sharnbrook John Gibbard 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
- 440
- Boys
- 213
- Girls
- 227
- FSM %
- 12.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 440 | 213 | 227 | 420 | 12.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 441 | 216 | 225 | 420 | 12.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 445 | 196 | 249 | 420 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 445 | 196 | 249 | 420 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 438 | 208 | 230 | 420 | 14.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 415 | 192 | 223 | 420 | 13.40 |
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