Newton Blossomville Church of England School
Newton Blossomville, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newton Blossomville Church of England School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 23 January 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 21 November 2023
Pupils at Newton Blossomville Church of England School receive a remarkable start to their education. They quickly become inquisitive, independent thinkers with a palpable enthusiasm for learning. The school takes every opportunity to provide a wealth of rich experiences for every child. As a result, pupils love coming to school, and they enjoy being with their friends and contributing to engaging lessons. They are kind and respectful. One pupil commented, 'Everyone is welcome in our school.' The school has very high expectations of pupils and what they can achieve. Because of this, pupils work hard in lessons and demonstrate exemplary behaviours in and around the school. Pupils show a determination to keep trying and display a high level of focus. As a result, they achieve exceptionally highly across the curriculum. Pupils benefit from a rich set of experiences, which enables them to appreciate their community and the wider world. The school is at the heart of the community. Pupils participate in many local events, such as raising money for local charities, singing at the 'Cherry Fair', and running in the community pancake race. Pupils are inspired to explore the natural environment around them through forest school.
Pupil numbers and mix
7 pupils on roll, with places for 24
Schools near Newton Blossomville Church of England School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turvey Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Lavendon School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Olney Middle School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Olney Infant Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Carlton CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Wallace
- Phone
- 01234881294
- Address
- Newton Blossomville, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8AL
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- URN
- 110405
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.