Scott Primary School
URN: 109512 • Bedford MK41 7JA
Overview
- Name
- Scott Primary School
- URN
- 109512
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anita Barker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234352630
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hawk Drive, Bedford MK41 7JA
Summary
Scott Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Bedford, catering to 478 pupils with a capacity of 530. The school aims to provide a nurturing and effective learning environment where every child feels valued and secure. Headteacher Mrs. Anita Barker emphasizes the importance of treating each child as an individual while maintaining high expectations for all students.
The curriculum at Scott Primary incorporates the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum 2014, enhanced by additional experiences both in and out of the classroom. This approach aims to foster independent learners who are confident and respectful of diverse viewpoints. The school is committed to creating motivated and engaged students who take responsibility for their own learning journey.
Scott Primary School also prioritises community involvement and offers opportunities for parents to visit and learn more about the school. Tours are available for prospective families, allowing them to experience the school environment and engage with staff. The school’s ethos focuses on inspiring children to reach their potential within a supportive community context.
The curriculum at Scott Primary incorporates the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum 2014, enhanced by additional experiences both in and out of the classroom. This approach aims to foster independent learners who are confident and respectful of diverse viewpoints. The school is committed to creating motivated and engaged students who take responsibility for their own learning journey.
Scott Primary School also prioritises community involvement and offers opportunities for parents to visit and learn more about the school. Tours are available for prospective families, allowing them to experience the school environment and engage with staff. The school’s ethos focuses on inspiring children to reach their potential within a supportive community context.
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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
- Bedford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 530
- Pupils
- 478
- Boys
- 243
- Girls
- 235
- FSM %
- 15.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 478 | 243 | 235 | 530 | 15.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 509 | 258 | 251 | 530 | 16.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 512 | 256 | 256 | 530 | 15.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 512 | 256 | 256 | 530 | 15.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 517 | 255 | 262 | 530 | 13.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 501 | 252 | 249 | 550 | 12.80 |
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