The short version
83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 91
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Mr Simon Bolger (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hurst Grove, Lidlington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Thomas Johnson Lower School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Johnson Lower School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Johnson Lower School?
Thomas Johnson Lower School currently has 91 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Johnson Lower School take?
Thomas Johnson Lower School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thomas Johnson Lower School?
Thomas Johnson Lower School is in Bedford, MK43 0SB, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Johnson Lower School have a sixth form?
No, Thomas Johnson Lower School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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