Brickhill Primary School
Bedford, MK41 7AA · Bedford · primary school
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29th of 50 primary schools in Bedford we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,905 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brickhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils take part in the Daily Mile.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for the Daily Mile?
What Ofsted said about Brickhill Primary School
Overview
Brickhill Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are enthusiastic, respectful, and proud of their attendance. The school provides a harmonious environment with an ambitious curriculum, though leaders are refining specific areas to ensure knowledge is taught with greater precision and depth.
Strengths
- Pupils are "enthusiastic about all aspects of school life" and show "empathy towards each other," contributing to a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
- The school has "carefully developed an ambitious curriculum" with knowledgeable subject leaders and high-quality learning materials.
- Reading is taught effectively from the start, ensuring pupils "read confidently and fluently" with books appropriately matched to their ability.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support, with systems in place to act on advice from external professionals.
- Staff are "caring and supportive," investing time in getting to know pupils individually, which fosters strong relationships and quick help for worries.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "the precise knowledge that pupils need to know is not signposted clearly enough," hindering learning depth.
- Staff are "not adapting lessons sufficiently well to meet the precise needs of pupils," meaning gaps in knowledge are not filled quickly enough.
- The school needs to ensure work is better matched to needs so that pupils, including those in early years, are challenged appropriately rather than completing work with "relative ease."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with governors providing strategic oversight and pupils understanding how to stay safe online and manage risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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