Edith Cavell Primary School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Edith Cavell Primary School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 30th of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 October 2014, report published 21 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Pupils are happy and enjoy learning. Their individual needs, both academic and emotional, are known and well catered for. Staff work hard to engage all families, including through language translation applications when necessary. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' achievement in core subjects, such as English and mathematics. This includes for those pupils new to speaking English. The wider curriculum is thoughtfully planned and taught. It is broad and interesting, enhanced by visits and expert visitors. Pupils know what is expected because teachers use a common approach to teaching. Pupils who need it get extra support from skilled staff, both in class and small groups. Pupils' behaviour is commendable. Respect and tolerance are evident in all relationships. Everyone is kept safe. There is a culture of vigilance. Parents and carers are positive about the school and their children's education. Pupils are overwhelmingly positive about the school, their lessons and the wider opportunities provided. Older pupils successfully organise and run sports sessions for younger pupils. Pupils demonstrate high levels of confidence, for example, during performances. Lunch and breaktimes are opportunities to socialise. Pupils chat and play together. These busy, yet orderly, times provide an opportunity to enjoy healthy lunches and sports activities.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not always provide pupils with suitably demanding work and do not move learning on quickly for some pupils. As a result, some pupils do not gain the breadth and depth of knowledge that they could. The school should ensure that all staff have consistently high expectations for all pupils.
- Fewer pupils with SEND access the wide range of extra-curricular clubs provided for pupils. Some pupils with SEND, therefore, miss out on valuable additional experiences. The school should review its strategies to support more pupils with SEND to access and benefit from the school's wider opportunities offer.
- Staff do not have a consistent and rigorous approach to the teaching of writing skills. As a result, pupils do not develop writing fluency and stamina. The school should ensure that staff implement its policies and approaches to handwriting and presentation consistently in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
292 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Edith Cavell Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Polam School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Priory Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Leap Community Trust
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Heather Cooke
- Phone
- 01234345636
- Address
- Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NH
- Local authority
- Bedford
- URN
- 109433
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.