The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 287
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- The Leap Community Trust
- Head
- Miss Heather Cooke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBedford Modern School
Independent · Very close
Livingstone Primary School
Primary · 489m away
Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Independent · 768m away
Polam School
Independent · 794m away
Priory Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bedford School
Independent · 1.2km away
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Scott Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Edith Cavell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Edith Cavell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Edith Cavell Primary School?
Edith Cavell Primary School currently has 287 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Edith Cavell Primary School take?
Edith Cavell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Edith Cavell Primary School?
Edith Cavell Primary School is in Bedford, MK41 7NH, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Edith Cavell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Edith Cavell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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