King's Oak Primary School

URN: 109502 • Bedford MK42 0HH

Overview

Name
King's Oak Primary School
URN
109502
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Robert Morley-Smith (since 2025) , Head teacher
Telephone
01234220480
Website
Visit
Address
Oak Road, Bedford MK42 0HH

Summary

King's Oak Primary School, located in Bedford, is a community school with a mixed gender intake of 868 pupils, serving a capacity of 936. The school is committed to fostering a learning environment that prioritises high expectations and individual growth, encapsulated in its ethos of 'Excellence and Citizenship.' The school promotes six core values: Challenge, Cooperation, Safety, Creativity, Leadership, and Aspiration, which are integrated into daily activities and lessons.

The curriculum at King's Oak is designed to be broad and engaging, offering diverse learning opportunities that include access to unique facilities such as a farm, science lab, and outdoor learning spaces. The school places a strong emphasis on positive relationships and community involvement, encouraging parents to actively participate in their children's education.

Support for students is a priority, with a focus on meeting individual emotional and educational needs. The school also provides before and after school care to assist working families. King's Oak aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and develop a love for learning.

Key details

LA
Bedford
Age range
1 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
936
Pupils
868
Boys
427
Girls
441
FSM %
40.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-01-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 868 427 441 936 40.40
2024-09-11 849 429 420 936 38.50
2023-09-11 702 344 358 936 37.80
2022-09-11 702 344 358 936 37.80
2021-09-11 724 360 364 936 36.30
2020-09-11 816 396 420 936 31.70

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