Renhold VC Primary School, based in Bedford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Renhold VC Primary School currently has around 200 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Church End, Bedford, MK41 0LU |
| Website: | www.renhold.beds.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01234771724 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bedford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Lisa Larham |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109603 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 200 |
| Number of Boys: | 103 |
| Number of Girls: | 97 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.50% | 149 |
| African | 5.50% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.50% | 9 |
| Other White | 4.00% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnoe Primary School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putnoe Primary School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensden CofE Primary Academy Vicarage Close , Ravensden MK44 2RW | 3out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensden CofE VA Primary School Vicarage Close , Ravensden MK44 2RW | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilden CofE VA Primary School High Street , Wilden MK44 2PB | 3out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 2out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Middle School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Renhold Road , MK44 2PT | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent Lodge Avenue Lane , MK44 2PY | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.