Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1JDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Priory Primary School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 44th of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2024, report published 16 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 5 November 2024
Staff know and respect pupils at Priory Primary School. Pupils feel welcome when they arrive at different times in the school year. The majority of pupils speak English as an additional language. The school celebrates the diversity in its community. Despite pupils' different starting points, the school sets high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils progress through the curriculum and benefit from a wide range of additional opportunities. Pupils are polite and kind to their peers, helping each other in lessons and in the playground. A range of games and activities take place at playtime led by pupil leaders. Older pupils act as positive role models to younger peers. Pupils' behaviour is strong. Pupils know the importance of learning and generally show positive attitudes to learning in class. There are a wide range of clubs and activities on offer for all. Pupils enjoy sports, art and musical clubs. Pupils revel in the chance to be school councillors and learning ambassadors. Trips, including an annual visit to Germany, significantly broaden pupils' horizons. Pupils experience things they might not be able to access elsewhere. Priory Primary School is a truly inclusive community.
What the school should improve
- There is some variation in the way the curriculum is delivered. As a result, some knowledge is not taught to pupils as clearly as it could be. This means some pupils do not retain their learning as well as they might. Leaders need to keep developing their strategic approach to teaching and monitoring the curriculum at all levels.
- The school does not always suitably prioritise pupils' writing across the curriculum. This means some pupils do not develop the fluency and stamina to share their learning through writing effectively. The school needs to provide further opportunities and clearer expectations so that pupils write effectively across all areas of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
214 pupils on roll, with places for 206
Schools near Priory Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polam School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Livingstone Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Queen's Park Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Westfield Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
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
- Ms Joanne Travi
- Phone
- 01234261768
- Address
- Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1JD
- Local authority
- Bedford
- URN
- 109436
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.