The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 677
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- The Biddenham Campus Trust
- Head
- Mrs Denise Burgess
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' CofE Academy
Primary · 776m away
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Secondary · 911m away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Primary · 1.2km away
Queen's Park Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Rivertree Free School
Free school · Grammar · 1.3km away
Grange School
Special school · 1.4km away
Grange Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Denham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Denham Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Denham Primary School?
Great Denham Primary School currently has 677 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Denham Primary School take?
Great Denham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Denham Primary School?
Great Denham Primary School is in Bedford, MK40 4GG, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Denham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Denham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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