Eileen Wade Primary School
Huntingdon, PE28 0ND · Bedford · primary school
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17th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.6/10 against 4,247 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eileen Wade Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 20.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in December 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Eileen Wade Primary School
Overview
Eileen Wade Primary School is a small, close-knit community where pupils are "very happy" and feel safe. Leaders have established a "strong standard" in attendance, behaviour, and personal development, while achievement and teaching meet the "expected standard." The school provides highly effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Attendance is "above the national average" due to leaders working closely with families to remove barriers.
- Behaviour is excellent, with "poor behaviour" being "extremely rare" and older pupils acting as positive role models.
- Pupils develop strong character traits, including "responsibility, resilience and respect," and are well prepared for life beyond primary school.
- Staff know pupils "exceptionally well," enabling rapid identification of needs and provision of "highly targeted support."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and comprehensive," with clear sequencing and effective teaching of core subjects like English and mathematics.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils "consistently apply basic writing skills, such as punctuation and capital letters, across the wider curriculum beyond English."
- Leaders should embed new approaches to teaching spelling so pupils "continue to use phonics beyond the early years and Year 1."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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