Templefield Lower School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 9

Ofsted: Good

Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Templefield Lower School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 May 2017, report published 6 July 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

290 pupils on roll, with places for 300

Eligible for free school meals9%

9%, 17.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.2%

6.2%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.7%

19.7%, 4.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Templefield Lower School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Woodland Middle School Academy	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	39% met the expected standard
Flitwick Lower School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Kingsmoor Lower School	0.5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Not published
The Firs Lower School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Westoning Lower School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 9
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Trivett
Phone: 01525713625
Website: templefield-lower.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AJ
Local authority: Central Bedfordshire
URN: 109527

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.