The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
106
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.
10% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Ms EJ Kelly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKempston Academy
Secondary · 826m away
Hastingsbury Business & Enterprise College
Secondary · 826m away
Ridgeway School
Special school · 860m away
Balliol Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Greys Education Centre
Academy · 1.1km away
Rivertree Free School
Free school · Grammar · 1.2km away
Robert Bruce Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.2km away
Bedford Road Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kempston Rural Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kempston Rural Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kempston Rural Primary School?
Kempston Rural Primary School currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kempston Rural Primary School take?
Kempston Rural Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kempston Rural Primary School?
Kempston Rural Primary School is in Kempston, MK42 7FJ, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kempston Rural Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kempston Rural Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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