Brickhill Primary School
Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, MK41 7AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brickhill Primary School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 28th of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2014, report published 16 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 February 2024
Pupils are enthusiastic about all aspects of school life. They are proud to attend here. Adults are caring and supportive and invest time in getting to know pupils individually. In return, pupils are respectful to staff. Pupils enjoy the range of topics they learn about and are motivated to earn 'Achieve 100' class points and merit certificates. Pupils are courteous and thoughtful. They show empathy towards each other. Learning is not interrupted. Playtimes are relaxed and enjoyable. Pupils understand the high standards of behaviour set by staff. They take pride in living up to these expectations. Older pupils act as role models in assemblies and are peer mediators. Pupils are treated fairly. They like the way they are taught to respect each other's heritage. Pupils say that if they have any worries, staff are quick to help them. Pupils develop their interests in sport, music and art through a range of clubs and experiences. They can play in a rock band, learn an instrument, exhibit artwork in the community, meet an artist and take part in sporting events, such as basketball and football. Every year group has a trip linked to a curriculum area. Older pupils look forward to their residential visit.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the precise knowledge that pupils need to know is not signposted clearly enough. This means pupils are not always taught the specific subject knowledge leaders intend or in enough depth. Leaders need to ensure that all staff, from early years upwards, are clear on what specific subject knowledge must be taught, in what detail and when.
- Currently, staff are not adapting lessons sufficiently well to meet the precise needs of pupils in their class. This means that some pupils, including in early years, are not having gaps in knowledge filled quickly enough, or can complete work they are already capable of. Staff need additional support on how to use checks on learning to better inform next steps for pupils. The school needs to ensure that work set is better matched to needs so that pupils secure and extend their knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Brickhill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Primary School & Nursery | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Hazeldene School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| The Hills Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Dan Wiltshire
- Phone
- 01234401404
- Address
- Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, MK41 7AA
- Local authority
- Bedford
- URN
- 109503
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.