The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 84
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- North Bedfordshire Schools Trust (NBST)
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Bailey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
The Old Road, Felmersham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7JD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Pinchmill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pinchmill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pinchmill Primary School?
Pinchmill Primary School currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pinchmill Primary School take?
Pinchmill Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pinchmill Primary School?
Pinchmill Primary School is in Bedford, MK43 7JD, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pinchmill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pinchmill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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