Scott Primary School & Nursery
Bedford, MK41 7JA · Bedford · primary school
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19th 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 4,058 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Scott Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Scott Explorers and Art Ambassadors clubs, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 469 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Scott Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Scott Primary School continues to be a good school, confirmed during an ungraded inspection in June 2024. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils are kind, polite, and well-motivated learners who thrive in a supportive environment. While the curriculum is generally ambitious and effective, there are specific areas requiring refinement to ensure consistent progress across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, being “kind and polite” and showing respect for staff and peers.
- The curriculum is “ambitious,” teaching pupils to “think and talk like experts” with a strong focus on vocabulary and reading from Nursery.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and provide immediate support to pupils who are not keeping up.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are well-supported and “progressing well” through adapted learning activities.
- Early years provision is strong, with a “calm, purposeful and well-resourced” environment ensuring children are ready for Year 1.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum plans have not been broken down into “small enough building blocks,” causing teaching to move too quickly.
- This rapid pace prevents pupils from building “deep understanding” and remembering what they have been taught in these specific subjects.
- The school should review and develop curriculum documents in these areas to ensure pupils consistently build complex knowledge over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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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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