Located in Bedford, Wootton Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. 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.
Wootton Primary School currently has around 626 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 16.3% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66.8%).
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: | Bedford Road, Bedford, MK43 9JT |
| Website: | www.woottonprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01234768239 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bedford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Maguire |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151126 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/10/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 840 |
| Number of Pupils: | 626 |
| Number of Boys: | 318 |
| Number of Girls: | 308 |
| White British | 66.80% | 418 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.50% | 41 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 24 |
| Indian | 3.80% | 24 |
| African | 3.00% | 19 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 8 |
| Irish | 1.10% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.