The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 178
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 48.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- BEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Shannon Poulter (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Austin Canons, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's School
Special school · Very close
Cauldwell School
Primary · 596m away
Peter Pan Nursery School
Nursery · 612m away
Grange School
Special school · 865m away
Grange Academy
Academy · 865m away
Camestone School
Primary · 961m away
Queen's Park Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's School's Ofsted rating?
St John's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's School?
St John's School currently has 178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's School take?
St John's School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is St John's School?
St John's School is in Bedford, MK42 8AA, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St John's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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