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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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