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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Inclusion & SEND (sen)
- See the Full Calendar (calendar)
- Find out More and Book a Tour (calendar)
- Policies (other)
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- Term Dates (other)
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- Privacy Policy (other)
- We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team to maintain our buildings and grounds. Find out the full details and apply via the My New Term website. Click here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139547/EDV-2024-SJASGCPS-90026 (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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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