Ridgmont Lower School
10%
Capacity
9
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Ridgmont Lower School
Ridgmont Lower School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 9 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (10% of 90 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ridgmont Lower School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Allison Jakes, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
Ridgmont Lower School is a popular choice with families — it received 5 applications for 2 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ridgmont Lower School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Football, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, Ridgmont Lower School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS |
| Headteacher | Allison Jakes |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 9 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.0% |
| School Capacity | 9 / 90 (10% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
5
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Bedford
Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS
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