Riseley CofE Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

High Street, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Riseley CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 21st of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 1 May 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

27 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths56%

56%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

121 pupils on roll, with places for 224

Eligible for free school meals9.1%

9.1%, 17.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.7%

1.7%, 19.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.4%

7.4%, 7.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.8%

5.8%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Riseley CofE Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Kymbrook Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	75% met the expected standard
Eileen Wade Primary School	3 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	60% met the expected standard
Thurleigh Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	50% met the expected standard
Sharnbrook Primary	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Kimbolton Primary Academy	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	83% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Leigh Pointon
Phone: 01234708218
Website: riseleyschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: High Street, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DR
Local authority: Bedford
URN: 109624

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.