Church End Lower School
URN: 109470 • Bedford MK43 0NE
Overview
- Name
- Church End Lower School
- URN
- 109470
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Brian Storey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Church Walk, Bedford MK43 0NE
Summary
Church End Lower School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 555 pupils and a capacity of 557. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. It promotes a strong ethos based on aspiration, kindness, and hope, aligning its values with the Church of England's Vision for Education.
The curriculum at Church End Lower School is designed to foster a love of learning, encouraging students to develop wisdom, knowledge, and skills across various subjects. The school places a significant emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, aiming to cultivate respect and dignity among its pupils.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's identity, with children encouraged to participate in local events and contribute positively to their surroundings. The school has a longstanding history within the village, serving as a central hub for families since its establishment in 1847.
The curriculum at Church End Lower School is designed to foster a love of learning, encouraging students to develop wisdom, knowledge, and skills across various subjects. The school places a significant emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, aiming to cultivate respect and dignity among its pupils.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's identity, with children encouraged to participate in local events and contribute positively to their surroundings. The school has a longstanding history within the village, serving as a central hub for families since its establishment in 1847.
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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
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 557
- Pupils
- 555
- Boys
- 277
- Girls
- 278
- FSM %
- 8.50
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2019-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 555 | 277 | 278 | 557 | 8.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 555 | 277 | 278 | 557 | 8.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 555 | 277 | 278 | 557 | 8.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 555 | 277 | 278 | 557 | 8.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 555 | 277 | 278 | 557 | 8.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 555 | 277 | 278 | 557 | 8.50 |
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