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Council: Central Bedfordshire

Henlow Church of England Academy

Henlow, Central Bedfordshire - SG16 6AN

Year 5 - Year 11 (ages 9-16)

“Our students are the lifeblood of our school, a credit to their families and the wider community. They embody the Henlow values of Honesty, Enthusiasm, Nurture, Love, Originality, and Wisdom.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Hockliffe Lower School

Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire - LU7 9LL

Reception - Year 4 (ages 4-9)

“As a small village community, we are proud to offer a nurturing environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Not judged

Quality of education: Good

Holywell School

Bedford, Central Bedfordshire - MK43 0JA

Year 5 - Year 8 (ages 9-13)

“Holywell School is a caring, distinctively Christian, community-focussed Church of England School. Holywell is a 9-13 Middle School with 720 students in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.”

Middle deemed secondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Houghton Conquest Lower School

Bedford, Central Bedfordshire - MK45 3LL

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“Houghton Conquest Primary School has been at the centre of this village community for over 100 years and we continue to strive to be the best place for every child to start their learning journey.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Houghton Regis Primary School

Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire - LU5 5DH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Houghton Regis Primary provides education for children aged 3 – 11 years. We are a friendly, busy and happy school and we are very proud of the achievements of all our children.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Houstone School

Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire - LU5 5PX

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“The ambition at Houstone School is to ensure that the school provides excellence. Excellence in terms of a world class education and personal development.”

SecondaryNew schoolOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Husborne Crawley Lower School

Husborne Crawley, Central Bedfordshire - MK43 0UZ

Reception - Year 4 (ages 4-9)

“We pride ourselves on the progress and achievement of our children, made possible by excellent teaching from dedicated and hard working teachers, and the individual attention we are all able to give your child within our small school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Ivel Valley School & College

Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire - SG18 0NL

“Ivel Valley School is a thriving learning community where pupils are happy and engaged.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Good

John Donne Church of England Primary School

Bedford, Central Bedfordshire - MK44 3NL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At John Donne we have embedded our Values Education across the school. We have been very pleased with the impact this has had on everyone. All staff are expected to use implicit and explicit strategies to support the children’s developing understandings of each Value.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Kensworth Church of England Academy

Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire - LU6 3RH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We carry God’s love in our hearts as we aspire to greatness, achieve our goals and stretch our limitless imaginations. Our Christian values empower us to love learning; are the foundations that shape our school community and create future citizens.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Kingsmoor Lower School

Bedford, Central Bedfordshire - MK45 1EY

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“A warm, ambitious primary school where every child is inspired and encouraged to achieve their best.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Laburnum Primary School

Sandy, Central Bedfordshire - SG19 1HQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Laburnum Primary School has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and learning, underpinned by academic and behaviour curriculums. The school aims to develop a sense of community and shared responsibility.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: InadequateQuality of education: Requires improvement

Lancot School

Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire - LU6 2AP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Lancot is an inclusive school and we promote an awareness of individual needs. Our school focuses on four key values; Strength, Working Together, Aspire and Nurture. We are proud of our Character Education provision which underpins all areas of our educational offer.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Langford Village Academy

Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire - SG18 9QA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Values Education underpins all aspects of school life. It guides the attitudes and behaviour of our children and helps build a community where staff, pupils and parents value one another, the school, and the wider world.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Lark Rise Academy

Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire - LU6 3PT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Lark Rise offers children a safe, secure and stimulating environment in which to learn. The school’s positive ethos both supports and encourages children – it helps them to be confident and to achieve.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Lawnside Academy

Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire - SG18 0LX

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“Here at Lawnside we strive to nurture a passion for life-long learning in everyone, encouraging all children and adults at the school to be confident and independent.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Leedon Lower School

Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire - LU7 3LZ

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“At Leedon every child is known and valued. Working in partnership with parents and carers, we work hard to create a safe, fun, and engaging environment that inspires their learning and promotes academic excellence.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvementCategory of concern

Leighton Middle School

Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire - LU7 1EX

Year 5 - Year 8 (ages 9-13)

“Here at Leighton Middle, we are passionate about promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all our children and are committed to providing a welcoming community atmosphere in which we can nurture the achievements of every child.”

Middle deemed secondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Lime Tree Primary Academy

Central Bedfordshire - LU5 5QN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We fully believe that children who are interested, challenged and engaged will learn more. We aim to provide an excellent education for our pupils together with parental support through a strong home school relationship.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Linslade Lower School

Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire - LU7 2QU

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 3-9)

“Linslade Lower School is a friendly, forward thinking school where we strive to make sure that our pupils are happy, safe and secure. We provide high quality teaching and support and an inspiring, creative curriculum to enable pupils to progress academically and socially.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record