Balliol Primary School

URN: 109464 • Bedford MK42 7ER

Overview

Name
Balliol Primary School
URN
109464
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Louise Youngman (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01234300601
Website
Visit
Address
Balliol Road, Bedford MK42 7ER

Summary

Balliol Primary School is a community school located in Bedford, serving a mixed-gender population of 384 pupils with a capacity of 440. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment that promotes achievement, responsibility, and respect for all students. The staff are dedicated to providing a supportive atmosphere where each child is valued as an individual, encouraging them to reach their full potential.

The curriculum at Balliol is designed to be broad and engaging, fostering curiosity and a love of learning. The school emphasizes the development of key skills and aims to prepare students for life in a changing world. Alongside academic learning, Balliol offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including music and sports, which enhance students' experiences and personal growth.

Balliol Primary School places a strong emphasis on values education, teaching children about important values each month to promote a caring and safe learning environment. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits from prospective families to experience its supportive community firsthand.

Key details

LA
Bedford
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
440
Pupils
384
Boys
203
Girls
181
FSM %
33.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-07-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 384 203 181 440 33.10
2024-09-11 389 201 188 440 31.90
2023-09-11 417 213 204 440 27.00
2022-09-11 417 213 204 440 27.00
2021-09-11 409 211 198 440 26.00
2020-09-11 441 224 217 440 25.60

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