Marston Moreteyne VC School
Church Walk, Marston Moreteyne, MK43 0NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marston Moreteyne VC School is a primary school in Marston Moreteyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 6 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
The school puts the pupils at the heart of everything that it does. Pupils are kind and respectful to each other and adults. They feel safe in school. The majority behave well. They have trusted adults that they can go to if they need to. Pupils understand how to be responsible citizens in their school environment, including picking up litter and not being wasteful. Pupils engage well in lessons. They are keen to learn, and they appreciate that their teachers make learning fun and interesting. As a result, most pupils progress well through the curriculum. Pupils have a range of responsibilities available to them, including sport ambassadors, school councillors and eco-councillors. Pupils in these roles work with others from across both sites, learning to cooperate and value each other's opinions. They have a say in improving the school. This includes the introduction of buddy benches in the playgrounds and how to make the school eco-friendly. Pupils have access to sporting events, local trips, including a visit to different places of worship, and a variety of clubs, including chicken club and dancing. These activities broaden pupils' experiences.
What the school should improve
- In a few lessons in some subjects, there is not always the same level of high- quality teaching and checking of pupils' knowledge that is evident in the rest of the curriculum. This means that pupils are not able to remember some important knowledge they need to learn and understand more complex ideas. The school should ensure that all subjects in the curriculum are taught highly effectively.
- There are inconsistencies in how effectively some policies and procedures are implemented between the two school sites. As a result, some pupils do not have the same experiences as most pupils in the school. The school should ensure that policies and procedures are understood and implemented consistently by all staff so that leaders' and governors' vision for the school and its pupils is realised fully.
Pupil numbers and mix
624 pupils on roll, with places for 700
Schools near Marston Moreteyne VC School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidlington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Marston Vale Middle School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Broadmead Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Holywell School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Cranfield Church of England Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Co Headteacher Amanda Watts Nicky Straccia
- Phone
- 01234768271
- Address
- Church Walk, Marston Moreteyne, MK43 0NE
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 147183
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.