The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 459
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- The Leap Community Trust
- Head
- Mr Peter Thornes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPolam School
Independent · 314m away
Edith Cavell Primary School
Primary · 489m away
Bedford Modern School
Independent · 608m away
Priory Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Bedford School
Independent · 903m away
Bedford College
16 plus · 1.3km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Primary · 1.3km away
Queen's Park Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Livingstone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Livingstone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Livingstone Primary School?
Livingstone Primary School currently has 459 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Livingstone Primary School take?
Livingstone Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Livingstone Primary School?
Livingstone Primary School is in Bedford, MK41 7LG, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Livingstone Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Livingstone Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.