Kempston Rural Primary School
Martell Drive, Kempston, MK42 7FJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kempston Rural Primary School is a primary school in Kempston for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 22nd of 50 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 21 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
Pupils are happy and enjoy learning at Kempston Rural. Their attendance is high. They welcome newcomers and visitors warmly. Pupils are proud of their school and their achievements. They treat others with kindness and respect. Pupils behave exceptionally well, in and out of lessons. They are motivated and enthusiastic learners. This begins in the early years. Here, children quickly learn how to play and learn alongside others. Lessons flow smoothly, and little learning time is lost. At playtimes and lunchtimes, pupils play and socialise with one another very well. Everyone gets on well together. Disagreements are very rare. Pupils are well cared for and kept safe. They know that staff will help with any worries. Staff are ambitious for pupils' academic achievement. Pupils strive to do their best. Many achieve well. Pupils enjoy learning the school's broad and interesting curriculum. They leave well prepared for learning at secondary school. Pupils learn about rights and responsibilities. They respect and celebrate differences. Pupils' actions reflect how they try to be 'useful and kind' in all that they do. They enjoy earning and spending their 'Kempston Coins' for the jobs that they do in the school community. They learn that 'you don't get something for nothing'.
What the school should improve
- The needs of some pupils with SEND, and in particular for some who do not have an education, health and care plan, are not identified precisely. This means that outcomes and targets that are set and the provision put in place are not fully effective in meeting pupils' specific needs. The school does not always communicate effectively with parents about the provision that it is providing for these pupils. The school should ensure that the needs of all pupils with SEND are identified precisely so that appropriate provision and adaptations to the curriculum are made.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
439 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Kempston Rural Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balliol Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 46% met the expected standard |
| Great Denham Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Springfield Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Camestone School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms EJ Kelly
- Phone
- 01234854286
- Address
- Martell Drive, Kempston, MK42 7FJ
- Local authority
- Bedford
- URN
- 109463
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.