Broadmead Lower School
URN: 109483 • Bedford MK43 9NN
Overview
- Name
- Broadmead Lower School
- URN
- 109483
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open, but proposed to close
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sharon Horobin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234768318
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Crescent, Bedford MK43 9NN
Summary
Broadmead Lower School is a mixed community primary school located in Bedford, serving 243 pupils with a capacity of 300. The school is committed to fostering a sense of belonging, learning, and succeeding among its students. Broadmead Lower School aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment, with a focus on the holistic development of each child.
The curriculum at Broadmead Lower School is designed to engage students across various subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts. The school places a strong emphasis on early years education and offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, to enhance the learning experience. There are also provisions in place for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to thrive.
Parents can access a wealth of resources through the school's website, including information on policies, admissions, and term dates. The school actively promotes community involvement through initiatives like the Pupil Parliament and various events, fostering a strong partnership between families and the school.
The curriculum at Broadmead Lower School is designed to engage students across various subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts. The school places a strong emphasis on early years education and offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, to enhance the learning experience. There are also provisions in place for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to thrive.
Parents can access a wealth of resources through the school's website, including information on policies, admissions, and term dates. The school actively promotes community involvement through initiatives like the Pupil Parliament and various events, fostering a strong partnership between families and the school.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
- podcasts (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- mobile app (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (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
- 4 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 243
- Boys
- 111
- Girls
- 132
- FSM %
- 21.00
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2027-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 243 | 111 | 132 | 300 | 21.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 230 | 107 | 123 | 210 | 20.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 178 | 87 | 91 | 210 | 25.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 178 | 87 | 91 | 210 | 25.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 158 | 79 | 79 | 210 | 20.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 147 | 68 | 79 | 147 | 20.40 |
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