Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
Bedford, MK44 1RF · Bedford · primary school
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15th 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 3,480 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 67 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in reading? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
Overview
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "hardworking and polite" within a "hive of activity." The report highlights strong relationships, effective teaching, and a curriculum that ensures pupils "typically keep up with the pace of learning." While safeguarding arrangements are effective, the inspection identifies specific areas regarding reading fluency and governance monitoring that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "strong recall" of knowledge and benefit from clear curriculum plans that guide teachers effectively.
- Staff skilfully support early years children’s spoken language through imaginative play and questioning.
- The phonics programme works well, with regular assessments ensuring most pupils receive books containing words they can read aloud.
- Clear systems identify and support pupils with special educational needs, with parents reporting positively on the school’s support.
- A "traffic light system" helps pupils demonstrate self-control, creating positive classrooms conducive to learning.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all staff understand how to support pupils beyond initial decoding ability, so all pupils quickly become proficient readers with fluency and expression.
- Governors should receive training in establishing monitoring systems for all aspects of school life to efficiently identify and address issues, such as minor weaknesses in safeguarding record keeping.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff identifying risks and leaders swiftly securing help, though some records lack useful details.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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