Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School
Hinwick Road, Podington, NN29 7HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School is a primary school in Podington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 30th of 50 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 September 2014, report published 22 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
Pupils say that this school is a good place to make new friends. Pupils appreciate the way that adults always listen to and help them. The school has a 'family feel' because everyone, including pupils, looks out for each other. Lessons are calm and pupils generally behave well. Pupils work hard so that their efforts can be recorded in the headteacher's 'Golden Book'. This is then shared proudly in the weekly celebration assemblies. Pupils enjoy their lessons. They like the way that teachers choose interesting activities in subjects, such as science. Teachers focus on the most important knowledge and help pupils to practise key skills, such as reading and calculation. Pupils feel and are successful. They tend to do well in their end of key stage tests. As a result, pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education. The school provides a range of opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils talk enthusiastically about the school's musical and sporting offer. For example, taking part in a multi-school singing event or attending the guitar club. Pupils learn about and appreciate nature in the school's forest school and on educational trips. Pupils of all ages happily take on responsibilities. For example, being a play leader or an assembly monitor.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers are still getting to grips with new, school-wide approaches to teaching. This means that occasionally, pupils do not fully understand new concepts when they are initially taught. Leaders should continue with their plans to ensure that staff use these school-wide approaches effectively, teach subjects well and raise standards higher.
- Staff are not always consistent with their expectations of pupils' behaviour. As a result, pupils do not always follow instructions or focus when expected to do so. Leaders should ensure that staff enact consistent expectations and routines, so that pupils are more likely to focus and concentrate when expected to do so.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
70 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Wollaston Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| South End Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Whitefriars Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Irchester Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Bush
- Phone
- 01933353531
- Address
- Hinwick Road, Podington, NN29 7HU
- Local authority
- Bedford
- URN
- 109622
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.