Great Denham Primary School
Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4GGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Great Denham Primary School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 1st of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 May 2024, report published 2 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 May 2024
Pupils are excited to attend this vibrant school. They participate in a wide and interesting set of activities that greatly enhance school life. Participation in these activities means that pupils are inspired to learn. Through these opportunities and skilled teaching, pupils' knowledge develops very well. They are exceptionally well prepared for secondary school and life in modern Britain. Pupils behave exceptionally well and work hard to uphold the school's values. If they are successful, they wear their reward badges with great pride. Pupils work hard in lessons. They focus really well on their learning tasks because staff make them relevant and important. For example, pupils often take part in activities that teach them about being helpful in the community. This includes community events, such as the local Remembrance services, of which the school is an integral part. Due to the supportive and positive relationships between staff and pupils, pupils know that all the adults in the school will help them and keep them safe. Pupils are clear about how others should be valued. They know that we are all different and that this is positive. Many pupils enjoy raising money for others. This means they learn to show compassion and understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
85 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
677 pupils on roll, with places for 650
Schools near Great Denham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Westfield Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Queen's Park Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Biddenham Campus Trust
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Denise Burgess
- Phone
- 01234266245
- Address
- Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4GG
- Local authority
- Bedford
- URN
- 135996
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.