The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 478
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mrs Anita Barker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Hawk Drive, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas More Catholic School
Secondary · 549m away
Brickhill Primary School
Primary · 650m away
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · 860m away
Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Independent · 912m away
Edith Cavell Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bedford Modern School
Independent · 1.4km away
Castle Newnham School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Hazeldene School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Scott Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Scott Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scott Primary School?
Scott Primary School currently has 478 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scott Primary School take?
Scott Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scott Primary School?
Scott Primary School is in Bedford, MK41 7JA, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scott Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Scott Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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