Thomas Johnson Lower School
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.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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