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Thomas Johnson Lower School

Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0SBPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Thomas Johnson Lower School

Thomas Johnson Lower School is a small state primary in Central Bedfordshire, currently teaching 91 pupils against a capacity of 110, so it is not yet full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.6%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively advantaged intake. Despite its size, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 38 applications for just 16 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.38. All 15 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning the oversubscription came entirely from lower-ranked preferences. The school is mixed-sex, non-religious, and covers ages 3 to 9, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Simon Bolger leads a school that Ofsted rated Good overall in its most recent graded inspection in November 2022, a rating it has held consistently across both its recent inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHurst Grove, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0SB
HeadteacherSimon Bolger
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils91
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity91 / 110 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallArt StudiosSensory RoomMusic RoomsICT SuiteLibrarySports HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryNetballFootballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubGardeningCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

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