Bromham CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Grange Lane, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bromham CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 6th of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 July 2013, report published 22 July 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 March 2023

At this friendly school, pupils and adults do everything the 'Bromham Way'. This unwritten code focuses on positive behaviour, relationships and attitudes. Pupils are prepared well for their future lives. They are extremely polite and go out of their way to make visitors or new arrivals feel welcome at their school. Pupils chose the school's golden rules, 'ready, respectful and safe'. Most pupils follow these in all areas of the school. Those pupils who find this more challenging are supported to improve their behaviour. Bullying rarely happens, and pupils are confident that it is dealt with effectively. They feel safe and trust staff to look after them. Pupils understand and demonstrate the high expectations for behaviour and learning. They are encouraged to work hard. They enjoy their interesting lessons. Pupils achieve well, especially in reading. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities beyond the curriculum. They take on responsibilities such as house captains, librarians, eco-leaders, junior leaders or members of the collective worship team. Older pupils build their independence through participating in a residential trip. All pupils have the opportunity to perform at 'Bromfest', a summer concert on the school field.

What the school should improve

  • Teachers' feedback to pupils about their learning is not consistently effective across the school nor across subjects. Sometimes, pupils' errors and misconceptions are left unaddressed, and they do not learn as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that all teachers deal with pupils' errors and misconceptions systematically and that the feedback given to pupils is effective. This will enable pupils to strengthen their knowledge and understanding and make the progress leaders expect.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

54 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths74%

74%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

496 pupils on roll, with places for 600

Eligible for free school meals9.1%

9.1%, 17.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.8%

1.8%, 19.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.5%

14.5%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bromham CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St James' CofE Academy1 mileOfsted: Good54% met the expected standard
Oakley Primary Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding63% met the expected standard
Great Denham Primary School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding72% met the expected standard
Great Ouse Primary Academy2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard67% met the expected standard
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School2 milesOfsted: Good44% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Matthews
Address
Grange Lane, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8NR
Local authority
Bedford
URN
109611

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.