SchoolScoresNewton Blossomville CofE School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 7 · Mixed · Church of England
Newton Blossomville, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8AL
01234 881294 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 November 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 1st highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 88% |
| 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 11th 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. | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 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%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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Milton Keynes. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 3 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 2 |
| Of those, offered a place | 2 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 19 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.7
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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 25.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 2.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 61st highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 59th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 34.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 65 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 97% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 18th lowest of 65 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 65th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 0% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 3.4 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 66th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 0% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Turvey Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lavendon School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Olney Middle School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Olney Infant Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Newton Blossomville CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Newton Blossomville CofE School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2023.
Would parents recommend Newton Blossomville CofE School?
100% of the 17 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Newton Blossomville CofE School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Newton Blossomville CofE School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 2 families put Newton Blossomville CofE School as their first choice for 3 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 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 110405.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.