Classpot

Edith Cavell Primary School

Bedford, MK41 7NHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#8,585
of 13,686 nationally

About Edith Cavell Primary School

Edith Cavell Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Bedford, with a current roll of 287 pupils against a capacity of 315, meaning it is not yet full but clearly in demand. The school received 57 total applications for 28 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.04 to one. Of those applicants, 22 put it as their first preference, and all 22 were offered a place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 30.8%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school does not have a religious character and offers nursery provision for children from age three. Heather Cooke is the headteacher.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressManton Lane, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 7NH
HeadteacherHeather Cooke
Local AuthorityBedford
Number of Pupils287
Free School Meals (FSM)30.8%
School Capacity287 / 315 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jul 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosLibraryGymnasiumForest SchoolOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisRoundersAthleticsDanceGymnasticsSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubGardeningScience ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

Source: edithcavellprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Edith Cavell Primary School

Edith Cavell Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.