Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School
URN: 109622 • Podington NN29 7HU
Overview
- Name
- Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School
- URN
- 109622
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 74.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Bush (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01933353531
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hinwick Road, Podington NN29 7HU
Summary
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School is a small, mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Podington, Bedford. With a capacity of 105 pupils and currently serving 79, the school prides itself on creating a close-knit, family-like environment. Guided by Christian values, the school welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds, fostering a community spirit that supports children's holistic development.
The curriculum at Christopher Reeves focuses on essential skills in English and Maths while also offering a broad range of enrichment activities, including clubs and educational visits. The school emphasizes the importance of behaviour and respect, implementing a restorative approach to conflict resolution that encourages students to take responsibility for their actions. This approach is integrated into daily practices, helping to build positive relationships among students.
Led by an experienced staff team, the school is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every child. The collaborative efforts of staff, families, and governors aim to create enriching learning opportunities in a secure and supportive environment, making it a valuable educational setting within the local community.
The curriculum at Christopher Reeves focuses on essential skills in English and Maths while also offering a broad range of enrichment activities, including clubs and educational visits. The school emphasizes the importance of behaviour and respect, implementing a restorative approach to conflict resolution that encourages students to take responsibility for their actions. This approach is integrated into daily practices, helping to build positive relationships among students.
Led by an experienced staff team, the school is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every child. The collaborative efforts of staff, families, and governors aim to create enriching learning opportunities in a secure and supportive environment, making it a valuable educational setting within the local community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Great Denham Primary School (75.3)
- Great Barford Lower School (73.7)
- Castle Newnham School (71.3)
- Kempston Rural Primary School (71.2)
- Sharnbrook John Gibbard Lower School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 79
- Boys
- 41
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 10.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 79 | 41 | 38 | 105 | 10.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 75 | 38 | 37 | 105 | 9.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 84 | 45 | 39 | 105 | 8.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 84 | 45 | 39 | 105 | 8.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 89 | 52 | 37 | 105 | 7.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 96 | 51 | 45 | 105 | 5.20 |
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