The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Ciantar (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBedford Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Shackleton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
King's Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Daubeney Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.4km away
Daubeney Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Camestone School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Elstow School?
Elstow School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elstow School take?
Elstow School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elstow School?
Elstow School is in Bedford, MK42 9GP, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elstow School have a sixth form?
No, Elstow School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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