Wootton Lower School is a primary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Wootton Lower School currently has around 628 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 16.1% 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 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.1%.
| Address: | Bedford Road, Bedford, MK43 9JT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bedford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Chris Tavener |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109494 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 620 |
| Number of Pupils: | 628 |
| Number of Boys: | 318 |
| Number of Girls: | 310 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Wootton Lower School Bedford Road , Wootton MK43 9JT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Primary School Bedford Road , Wootton MK43 9JT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempston Rural Primary School Martell Drive , MK42 7FJ | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balliol Primary School Balliol Road , Kempston MK42 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Lower School Lower Shelton Road , Marston Moretaine MK43 0LS | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Upper School Hall End Road , Wootton MK43 9HT | - not rated | 927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Upper School Hall End Road , Wootton MK43 9HT | - not rated | 927 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempston Academy Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hastingsbury Business & Enterprise College Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Green Lane , Stewartby MK43 9LY | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway School Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greys House Residential School Manor Drive , Kempston MK42 7AB | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greys House Manor Drive , Kempston MK42 7AB | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Student Support Centre Greys House , Manor Drive MK42 7AB | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor Education Centre Greys House , Manor Drive MK42 7AB | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.