Ramsey Manor Lower School, based in Bedford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 9. The school is a academy converter 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.
Ramsey Manor Lower School currently has around 275 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 8.4% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 6 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Manor Road, Bedford, MK45 4NS |
| Website: | www.ramseymanor.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582881318 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Colin Moore |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147803 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 275 |
| Number of Boys: | 145 |
| Number of Girls: | 130 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.90% | 206 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.80% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 11 |
| Other White | 4.00% | 11 |
| Indian | 3.60% | 10 |
| Irish | 1.80% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| African | 0.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Manor Lower School Manor Road , MK45 4NS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsey Manor Lower School Manor Road , Barton-le-Clay MK45 4NS | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexton Junior Mixed and Infant School Hexton , SG5 3JL | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Academy Hexton Road , Barton-le-Clay MK45 4JZ | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Middle School Hexton Road , Barton-le-Clay MK45 4JZ | - not rated | 334 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard School & Nursery Higham Gobion Road , Barton-le-Clay MK45 4RB | - not rated | 604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.