Which is the best primary school in Bedford?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Harrold Primary Academy ranks first of 53 ranked primary schools in Bedford, with 81% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Bedford ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Bedford?

53 primary schools in Bedford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Bedford, ranked

The 53 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Harrold Primary Academy
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
2
Cotton End Forest School
Community school

0%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
3
Hazeldene School
Foundation school

8%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
4
Kymbrook Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
5
Elstow School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
6
Bromham CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

4%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
7
Cauldwell School
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
8
Great Denham Primary School
Foundation school

7%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
9
Turvey Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
10
Sharnbrook Primary
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
11
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Free schools

12%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
12
Castle Newnham School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
13
Carlton CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
14
The Hills Academy
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
15
Oakley Primary Academy
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
16
Wilden CofE VA Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
17
Goldington Green Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
18
Moggerhanger Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
19
King's Oak Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
20
Queen's Park Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
21
Wixams Tree Primary Academy
Free schools

12%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
22
Arnold Academy
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
23
Shortstown Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
24
Scott Primary School & Nursery
Community school

3%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
25
Edith Cavell Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
26
Putnoe Primary School
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
27
Brickhill Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
28
Riseley CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
29
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

9%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
30
St James' CofE Academy
Academy converter

11%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
31
Marston Vale Middle School
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4%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
32
Shackleton Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
33
Alameda Middle School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
34
Springfield Primary School
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
35
Priory Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
36
Sheerhatch Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
37
Thurleigh Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
38
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
39
Livingstone Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
40
Camestone School
Community school

0%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
41
Westfield Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
42
Bedford Road Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
43
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
44
Renhold VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
45
Woodland Middle School Academy
Academy converter

1%

higher standard

39%

expected standard
46
Balliol Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

39%

expected standard
47
Ursula Taylor Church of England School
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

35%

expected standard
48
John Donne Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

6%

higher standard

29%

expected standard
49
Pinchmill Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

29%

expected standard
50
Holywell School
Academy converter

1%

higher standard

27%

expected standard
51
Roxton Church of England Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

27%

expected standard
52
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

9%

expected standard
53
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

0%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Bedford?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Harrold Primary Academy ranks first of 53 ranked primary schools in Bedford, with 81% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Bedford ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Bedford?: 53 primary schools in Bedford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.