Springfield Primary School
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7LJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Springfield Primary School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 37th of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- 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 14 June 2022
Positive relationships flourish at Springfield Primary School. Pupils are polite, friendly and show respect towards one another. Pupils attend well. They are valued, listened to, and seen as individuals. The positive relationships between adults and pupils mean that pupils behave well. Pupils enjoy learning in a calm and orderly environment. Pupils are kept safe, and adults teach them to stay safe when they are outside school. Older pupils know the risks they face when online, and the steps they can take to stay safe. Bullying is very rare. Pupils have faith that adults will help them if they have a problem. If a pupil shares a worry with an adult, they know that it will be taken seriously and sorted out. Pupils have many opportunities to take part in activities outside lessons. Many clubs are on offer, including for drama, street dance, ballet, science and art. Pupils' physical and mental health is given a high priority.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, pupils do not develop the same depth of knowledge and understanding as they do in most other subjects. Leaders should ensure that they support teachers to fully implement and teach the curriculum to ensure that pupils develop the detailed knowledge they need in order to do well.
- Senior and trust leaders should ensure that they continue to provide the necessary training and support for new leaders. This is so that these new leaders can carry out their roles effectively to sustain and further improve the quality of education pupils receive.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
365 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Springfield Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camestone School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 46% met the expected standard |
| Balliol Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Elstow School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Cauldwell School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Monique Berry
- Phone
- 01234306000
- Address
- Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7LJ
- Local authority
- Bedford
- URN
- 145219
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.