St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

URN: 139547 • Bedford MK40 4HN

Overview

Name
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
URN
139547
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
48.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gemma Otter (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01234352062
Website
Visit
Address
Chester Road, Bedford MK40 4HN

Summary

St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a mixed academy converter located in Bedford, serving 328 pupils with a capacity of 525. The school is committed to fostering a caring community where diversity is celebrated, with students speaking over 30 different languages. The ethos is rooted in Catholic values, promoting virtues such as respect, kindness, and resilience, which guide students in their personal development.

The curriculum at St Joseph's and St Gregory's is designed to be engaging and aspirational, aiming to improve pupils' academic achievements. Recent OFSTED inspections have rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the ambitious curriculum that supports student progress. Academic performance data indicates that the school is working towards meeting national standards, with a focus on continuous improvement.

The school emphasizes the importance of safeguarding and child protection, with a dedicated safeguarding team in place. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can find further information on the school's website. For those interested in admissions, the school invites visits to experience its welcoming environment firsthand.

Key details

LA
Bedford
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Capacity
525
Pupils
328
Boys
161
Girls
167
FSM %
30.60
Open date
2013-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 328 161 167 525 30.60
2024-09-11 326 163 163 525 29.50
2023-09-11 390 194 196 525 27.20
2022-09-11 390 194 196 525 27.20
2021-09-11 426 199 227 525 26.50
2020-09-11 448 208 240 525 21.20

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