Located in Bedford, Wilden CofE VA Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Wilden CofE VA Primary School currently has around 44 pupils on roll, which is about 52% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 16.2% 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 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.5%).
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: | High Street, Bedford, MK44 2PB |
| Website: | www.wilden.beds.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01234771313 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bedford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Leigh Pointon |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109627 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 84 |
| Number of Pupils: | 44 |
| Number of Boys: | 22 |
| Number of Girls: | 22 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 95.50% | 42 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilden CofE VA Primary School High Street , Wilden MK44 2PB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensden CofE Primary Academy Vicarage Close , Ravensden MK44 2RW | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensden CofE VA Primary School Vicarage Close , Ravensden MK44 2RW | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Renhold VC Primary School Church End , MK41 0LU | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Lodge Avenue Lane , MK44 2PY | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Renhold Road , MK44 2PT | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.