The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mr Nick Hackett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDaubeney Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 451m away
Daubeney Academy
Secondary · 451m away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 577m away
Grange School
Special school · 741m away
Grange Academy
Academy · 741m away
Bedford Road Primary Academy
Primary · 799m away
St John's School
Academy · 961m away
St John's School
Special school · 961m away
Questions parents ask
What is Camestone School's Ofsted rating?
Camestone School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Camestone School?
Camestone School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Camestone School take?
Camestone School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Camestone School?
Camestone School is in Bedford, MK42 8NW, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Camestone School have a sixth form?
No, Camestone School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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