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Ridgmont Lower School

Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0TSPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jan 2026
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Ridgmont Lower School

Ridgmont Lower School is a very small state primary in Central Bedfordshire, and its headline metrics sit well below the local authority average for its school type. The LA average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools in Central Bedfordshire is 54, but Ridgmont’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated its overall effectiveness as Requires Improvement, a significant drop from its previous Good rating in 2012. With only nine pupils on roll against a capacity of 90, the school is operating at a fraction of its potential size, which may partly explain why it struggles to match the broader LA performance. The school’s nursery provision means it accepts children from age three, but the tiny cohort size makes direct comparison with larger primaries tricky. What stands out is the contrast between the school’s small, intimate setting and the LA’s generally stronger outcomes — Ridgmont is an outlier, not a typical local performer.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigh Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS
HeadteacherAllison Jakes
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils9
Free School Meals (FSM)25.0%
School Capacity9 / 90 (10% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsTennisFootballAthleticsDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-09:00

Source: ridgmont-lower.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgmont Lower School

Ridgmont Lower School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.