Elstow School
URN: 144039 • Bedford MK42 9GP
Overview
- Name
- Elstow School
- URN
- 144039
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Ciantar (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01234302300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Abbey Fields, Bedford MK42 9GP
Summary
Elstow School is a mixed primary academy located in Bedford, with a current enrolment of 418 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to learn from their mistakes and strive for excellence. The ethos is built around the values of Integrity, Ambition, and Excellence, which guide the school's routines and curriculum.
The school's leadership emphasizes the importance of academic achievement alongside the mental wellbeing of pupils. A dedicated teaching team works to ensure that every child feels valued and supported, with strong pastoral care available to address any issues affecting attendance or attainment. The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and resilience, aiming to develop a lifelong love of learning.
Elstow School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. Regular events, such as open evenings and school tours, provide opportunities for families to connect with the school and understand its commitment to high educational standards.
The school's leadership emphasizes the importance of academic achievement alongside the mental wellbeing of pupils. A dedicated teaching team works to ensure that every child feels valued and supported, with strong pastoral care available to address any issues affecting attendance or attainment. The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and resilience, aiming to develop a lifelong love of learning.
Elstow School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. Regular events, such as open evenings and school tours, provide opportunities for families to connect with the school and understand its commitment to high educational standards.
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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
- Bedford
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 418
- Boys
- 202
- Girls
- 216
- FSM %
- 20.30
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 418 | 202 | 216 | 420 | 20.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 410 | 193 | 217 | 420 | 22.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 418 | 200 | 218 | 420 | 19.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 418 | 200 | 218 | 420 | 19.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 420 | 193 | 227 | 420 | 17.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 410 | 195 | 215 | 420 | 15.60 |
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