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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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