The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 15.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mr Mark Wilson (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
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hills Academy
Primary · Very close
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 558m away
Castle Newnham School
Secondary · 615m away
Goldington Academy
Secondary · 624m away
Brickhill Primary School
Primary · 997m away
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
Woodside Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.2km away
Putnoe Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hazeldene School's Ofsted rating?
Hazeldene School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hazeldene School?
Hazeldene School currently has 437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hazeldene School take?
Hazeldene School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hazeldene School?
Hazeldene School is in Bedford, MK41 9AT, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hazeldene School have a sixth form?
No, Hazeldene School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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