The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2009).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2009
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 1–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 96
- Capacity
- 46%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mr Darren O'Neil (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLivingstone Primary School
Primary · 314m away
Priory Primary School
Primary · 342m away
Bedford School
Independent · 923m away
Bedford College
16 plus · 1.0km away
Queen's Park Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Bedford Free School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Primary · 1.2km away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Polam School a selective school?
No. Polam School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Polam School's Ofsted rating?
Polam School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2009. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Polam School?
Polam School currently has 96 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Polam School take?
Polam School caters for pupils aged 1 to 9.
Where is Polam School?
Polam School is in Bedford, MK40 2BU, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Polam School have a sixth form?
No, Polam School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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