SchoolScoresRamsey Manor Lower School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 9 · Mixed
Part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
Manor Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4NS
01582 881318 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 September 2024, 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| 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
94 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 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 10th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 16th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 69 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 21 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 15th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bedford. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 34%). 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 Central Bedfordshire. 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 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 53 |
| Of those, offered a place | 53 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 70 |
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 6 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 60th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 13.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 51st highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 11.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 52nd highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 65 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 65 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 31st highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 34th highest of 66 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 24th highest of 57 state primary schools in Bedford. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 13.5%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Orchard School and Nursery 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Silsoe CofE VC Lower School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ramsey Manor Lower School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Ramsey Manor Lower School?
95% of the 94 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ramsey Manor Lower School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ramsey Manor Lower School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 53 families put Ramsey Manor Lower School as their first choice for 54 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 53 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 147803.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.