SchoolScoresEdith Cavell Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NH
01234 345636 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 October 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Bedford comparisons use the 38 of its 66 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 28 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 17th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 1st highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern Joint 6th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bedford figures pool parents at the Bedford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
33 pupils in this year group.
58% — about the same as the Bedford average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bedford. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 33 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 76 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.8% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 31st highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.2% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.6% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 41st lowest of 65 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 54th lowest of 65 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 54th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 45th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 38th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 40th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 30th highest of 57 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 14.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Livingstone Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Polam School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Great Ouse Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Priory Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Scott Primary School and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen's Park Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ursula Taylor CofE School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brickhill Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Edith Cavell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Edith Cavell Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 October 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Edith Cavell Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Edith Cavell Primary School?
97% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Edith Cavell Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Edith Cavell Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Edith Cavell Primary School as their first choice for 33 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109433.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.