The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 361
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 20.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Katherine Hall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6EG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBedford Greenacre Independent School
Independent · 1.1km away
Bedford Modern School
Independent · 1.5km away
Edith Cavell Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Scott Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Thomas More Catholic School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Livingstone Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Lincroft Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 2.2km away
Lincroft Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ursula Taylor Church of England School?
Ursula Taylor Church of England School currently has 361 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ursula Taylor Church of England School take?
Ursula Taylor Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ursula Taylor Church of England School?
Ursula Taylor Church of England School is in Bedford, MK41 6EG, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ursula Taylor Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Ursula Taylor Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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