Carlton CofE Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted judgements: Good

The Moor, Carlton, Bedford, MK43 7JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Carlton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 12th of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 12 January 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

12 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

87 pupils on roll, with places for 120

Eligible for free school meals6.9%

6.9%, 19.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.4%

3.4%, 18.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.5%

11.5%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.6%

4.6%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Carlton CofE Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Harrold Primary Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	81% met the expected standard
Turvey Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
Lavendon School	3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	53% met the expected standard
Pinchmill Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	29% met the expected standard
Newton Blossomville Church of England School	3 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published

School details

School type: Voluntary controlled school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Bevis
Phone: 01234720281
Website: carltoncofeprimary.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: The Moor, Carlton, Bedford, MK43 7JR
Local authority: Bedford
URN: 109610

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.