Maulden Lower School is a primary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 2 to 9. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Maulden Lower School currently has around 160 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.6% boys and 44.4% girls. Around 9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Church Road, Bedford, MK45 2AU |
| Website: | www.mauldenlower.com |
| Telephone: | 01525402286 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kathryn Dwyer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109472 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 160 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 71 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.00% | 144 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maulden Lower School Church Road , Maulden MK45 2AU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russell Lower School Queens Road , MK45 2TD | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs Lower School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs Lower School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR | 3out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redborne Upper School and Community College Flitwick Road , Ampthill MK45 2NU | 3out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College Flitwick Road , Ampthill MK45 2NU | - not rated | 3,130 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Middle School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alameda Middle School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.