The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mr Dan Wiltshire (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmScott Primary School
Primary · 650m away
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · 706m away
St Thomas More Catholic School
Secondary · 798m away
Hazeldene School
Primary · 997m away
The Hills Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Castle Newnham School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brickhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brickhill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brickhill Primary School?
Brickhill Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brickhill Primary School take?
Brickhill Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brickhill Primary School?
Brickhill Primary School is in Bedford, MK41 7AA, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brickhill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brickhill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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