Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
URN: 109605 • Bedford MK45 4GP
Overview
- Name
- Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
- URN
- 109605
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Boyle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01525860247
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chestnut Avenue, Bedford MK45 4GP
Summary
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, accommodating 278 pupils with a capacity for 300. The school operates with a strong Christian ethos, closely linked to the local St James Church and the St Albans Diocese. This foundation shapes the school's values-based education, promoting a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Silsoe is designed to be well-rounded and engaging, covering a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, as well as Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE). The school also offers a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, ensuring tailored support for all learners.
Community involvement is integral to the school's approach, with strong partnerships among staff, governors, and local volunteers. Silsoe CofE VC Lower School aims to create a supportive atmosphere where children thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future educational challenges and personal growth.
The curriculum at Silsoe is designed to be well-rounded and engaging, covering a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, as well as Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE). The school also offers a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, ensuring tailored support for all learners.
Community involvement is integral to the school's approach, with strong partnerships among staff, governors, and local volunteers. Silsoe CofE VC Lower School aims to create a supportive atmosphere where children thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future educational challenges and personal growth.
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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
- 4 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 278
- Boys
- 140
- Girls
- 138
- FSM %
- 11.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 278 | 140 | 138 | 300 | 11.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 283 | 148 | 135 | 300 | 13.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 279 | 145 | 134 | 300 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 279 | 145 | 134 | 300 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 269 | 150 | 119 | 300 | 10.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 260 | 145 | 115 | 300 | 5.40 |
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