SchoolScoresPinchmill Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of North Bedfordshire Schools Trust (NBST)
The Old Road, Felmersham, Bedford, MK43 7JD
01234 781371 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 20 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 21st highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 33rd highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 22nd highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 83% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 24 parents of children with SEND Joint 5th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 53% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 24th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 63%). 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
7 pupils in this year group.
Only 7 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
29% — 28 points below the Bedford average, and 33 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 29% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 43% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 29% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 43% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 97 | 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 13 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 55th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 50th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.7% | 13.0%* | 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% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 65 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 65 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 12.3%* | 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 | 2.0 | 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% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 52nd highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.1 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 46th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 41st highest of 57 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 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
- Sharnbrook Primary 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milton Ernest CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carlton CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harrold Primary Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakley Primary Academy 3.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pinchmill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 20 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Pinchmill Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 33 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Pinchmill Primary School?
87% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Pinchmill Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Pinchmill Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Pinchmill Primary School as their first choice for 6 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 6 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 109451.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.