John Donne Church of England Primary School
URN: 109615 • Bedford MK44 3NL
Overview
- Name
- John Donne Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 109615
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anita Whitehurst (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01767640346
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Bedford MK44 3NL
Summary
John Donne Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Blunham, Bedford, serving children aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 121 pupils and a capacity of 208, the school aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment grounded in Christian values. The mission is to foster excellence and enjoyment in education, promoting moral, spiritual, emotional, and social development among students.
The school has a rich history, with roots dating back over 200 years. It has undergone several expansions and renovations, including the addition of a purpose-built Nursery Unit in 2011 and a new Upper Key Stage 2 classroom in 2019. The curriculum is designed to offer a broad and balanced education, encouraging children to become confident and independent learners.
Community involvement is highly valued at John Donne, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and governors. The school actively seeks feedback from families to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that every child is supported in reaching their full potential. For further information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
The school has a rich history, with roots dating back over 200 years. It has undergone several expansions and renovations, including the addition of a purpose-built Nursery Unit in 2011 and a new Upper Key Stage 2 classroom in 2019. The curriculum is designed to offer a broad and balanced education, encouraging children to become confident and independent learners.
Community involvement is highly valued at John Donne, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and governors. The school actively seeks feedback from families to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that every child is supported in reaching their full potential. For further information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (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 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 208
- Pupils
- 121
- Boys
- 52
- Girls
- 69
- FSM %
- 17.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 121 | 52 | 69 | 208 | 17.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 119 | 53 | 66 | 208 | 18.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 128 | 57 | 71 | 208 | 16.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 128 | 57 | 71 | 208 | 16.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 131 | 58 | 73 | 210 | 17.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 120 | 51 | 69 | 208 | 14.10 |
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