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Bedford Road Primary Academy

Bedford, MK42 8QH · Bedford · primary school

Ofsted: Requires improvement · 2022 Mixed Primary
OfstedRequires improvement
Pupils373
FSM29.8%
KS2 expected46%

Catchment / designated area

Explicit catchment-area criterion (with/without sibling) ahead of general sibling priority; catchment areas explained on a dedicated council page.

Source: Bedford admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2022-05-04)

Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Camestone School 0.5 mi · Primary · Good Bedford, MK42 8NW Balliol Primary School 0.5 mi · Primary · Good Bedford, MK42 7ER Springfield Primary School 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Bedford, MK42 7LJ Kempston Rural Primary School 0.9 mi · Primary · Good Kempston, MK42 7FJ Great Denham Primary School 0.9 mi · Primary · Outstanding Bedford, MK40 4GG Cauldwell School 1.1 mi · Primary · Good Bedford, MK42 9DR

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Bedford admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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