Westoning Lower School
URN: 147994 • Bedford MK45 5JH
Overview
- Name
- Westoning Lower School
- URN
- 147994
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jacqueline Boyle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01525712994
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Bedford MK45 5JH
Summary
Westoning Lower School is a mixed primary academy located in the rural village of Westoning, Bedford, within Central Bedfordshire. With a current enrolment of 117 pupils, the school has the capacity to accommodate up to 150 children aged 3 to 9 years, covering Reception to Year 4. The school is part of The Pyramid Schools Trust and has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in June 2024.
The school prides itself on fostering a values-based education, encouraging students to develop into responsible, caring, and hardworking individuals. Westoning Lower School maintains strong ties with the local community, particularly with St. Mary Magdalene Church, which enhances the educational experience and supports community involvement.
In addition to its educational ethos, the school has implemented a cashless payment system through ParentMail, streamlining financial transactions for parents. This initiative reflects the school’s commitment to modernising its operations while ensuring that parents have easy access to necessary services.
The school prides itself on fostering a values-based education, encouraging students to develop into responsible, caring, and hardworking individuals. Westoning Lower School maintains strong ties with the local community, particularly with St. Mary Magdalene Church, which enhances the educational experience and supports community involvement.
In addition to its educational ethos, the school has implemented a cashless payment system through ParentMail, streamlining financial transactions for parents. This initiative reflects the school’s commitment to modernising its operations while ensuring that parents have easy access to necessary services.
Useful links
- Trust Website (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
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 117
- Boys
- 64
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 17.10
- Open date
- 2020-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 117 | 64 | 53 | 150 | 17.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 114 | 61 | 53 | 150 | 8.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 112 | 51 | 61 | 150 | 2.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 112 | 51 | 61 | 150 | 2.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 113 | 57 | 56 | 150 | 3.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 150 |
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