The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 1–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 868
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 40.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mr Robert Morley-Smith (Head teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBedford Academy
Secondary · 451m away
Shackleton Primary School
Primary · 792m away
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Nursery · 875m away
Bedford Girls' School
Independent · 1.3km away
Elstow School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bedford Free School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Peter Pan Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Cauldwell School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is King's Oak Primary School's Ofsted rating?
King's Oak Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King's Oak Primary School?
King's Oak Primary School currently has 868 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's Oak Primary School take?
King's Oak Primary School caters for pupils aged 1 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is King's Oak Primary School?
King's Oak Primary School is in Bedford, MK42 0HH, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's Oak Primary School have a sixth form?
No, King's Oak Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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