Kempston Rural Primary School
Kempston Rural Primary School is a primary located in Bedford, MK42 7FJ. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 5 to 11. It currently has approximately 441 pupils on roll.
Kempston Rural Primary School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a community school. It provides nursery classes for early years children.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 5 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Bedford
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 441
Number of Boys: 216
Number of Girls: 225
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 12.5
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-06
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Good
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-12-21
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Kelly
Phone: 01234854286
Website: www.kempstonrural.beds.sch.uk/
Location: Martell Drive
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kempston Rural Primary School
What is the Ofsted rating of Kempston Rural Primary School?
Kempston Rural Primary School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Kempston Rural Primary School admit?
Kempston Rural Primary School admits pupils from age 5 to 11.
Is Kempston Rural Primary School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Kempston Rural Primary School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Kempston Rural Primary School?
Kempston Rural Primary School is a community school offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Kempston Rural Primary School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Kempston Rural Primary School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Kempston Rural Primary School?
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