Ridgmont Lower School
URN: 109476 • Bedford MK43 0TS
Overview
- Name
- Ridgmont Lower School
- URN
- 109476
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 42.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Allison Jakes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01525280236
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Bedford MK43 0TS
Summary
Ridgmont Lower School is a community primary school located in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils from the local area. With a current enrolment of 9 students and a capacity of 90, the school prides itself on its small class sizes, allowing for personalized attention and fostering strong relationships between staff and students. The school aims to create a supportive environment where every child is valued as an individual, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
The school’s ethos focuses on inclusivity, respect, and fostering a love of learning. It promotes British values through its curriculum and weekly assemblies, ensuring that students develop an understanding of democracy, tolerance, and mutual respect. Ridgmont Lower School emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents and the wider community, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where children feel safe and happy.
Headteacher Allison Jakes highlights the school's commitment to high expectations and personal growth, inviting families to visit and experience the welcoming environment. The positive feedback from parents and students reflects the school's dedication to creating a family-like atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
The school’s ethos focuses on inclusivity, respect, and fostering a love of learning. It promotes British values through its curriculum and weekly assemblies, ensuring that students develop an understanding of democracy, tolerance, and mutual respect. Ridgmont Lower School emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents and the wider community, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where children feel safe and happy.
Headteacher Allison Jakes highlights the school's commitment to high expectations and personal growth, inviting families to visit and experience the welcoming environment. The positive feedback from parents and students reflects the school's dedication to creating a family-like atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (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
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 9
- Boys
- 8
- Girls
- 1
- FSM %
- 25.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 90 | 25.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 90 | 100.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 38 | 18 | 20 | 90 | 19.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 38 | 18 | 20 | 90 | 19.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 44 | 19 | 25 | 90 | 15.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 44 | 19 | 25 | 90 | 13.20 |
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