The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 6.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Miss Lisa Larham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church End, Renhold VC Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0LU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Independent · 1.2km away
Trent Lodge
Independent · 1.6km away
Putnoe Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Woodside Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.6km away
Mark Rutherford School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Wilden CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Goldington Green Lower School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Renhold VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Renhold VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Renhold VC Primary School?
Renhold VC Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Renhold VC Primary School take?
Renhold VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Renhold VC Primary School?
Renhold VC Primary School is in Bedford, MK41 0LU, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Renhold VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Renhold VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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