Great Ouse Primary Academy

URN: 144746 • Bedford MK40 4TJ

Overview

Name
Great Ouse Primary Academy
URN
144746
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Chris Payne (since 2025)
Telephone
01234907890
Website
Visit
Address
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford MK40 4TJ

Summary

Great Ouse Primary Academy, located in Bedford, is a mixed primary free school that opened in September 2017. With a current enrolment of 444 pupils, the school has a capacity of 420. It aims to foster a supportive and aspirational learning environment, encouraging students to become resilient and focused individuals prepared for the challenges of the 21st century. The school is part of the Meridian Trust and serves as a feeder school for Lincroft Academy and Sharnbrook Academy.

The curriculum at Great Ouse is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on both academic and personal development. The school promotes British values and offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and trips, to enrich the students' educational experience. Support services such as SEND, EAL, and wellbeing initiatives are also in place to cater to diverse student needs.

Great Ouse Primary Academy values community involvement and encourages parents and carers to engage actively in school life. The school believes in creating a collaborative environment where children, staff, and families work together to achieve shared goals, fostering a sense of belonging and pride within the community.

Key details

LA
Bedford
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
444
Boys
227
Girls
217
FSM %
19.90
Open date
2017-09-11
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 444 227 217 420 19.90
2024-09-11 417 220 197 420 17.50
2023-09-11 345 184 161 420 15.30
2022-09-11 345 184 161 420 15.30
2021-09-11 280 150 130 420 15.70
2020-09-11 228 118 110 420 12.40

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