Wilden CofE VA Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

High Street, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2PBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wilden CofE VA Primary School is a primary school in Bedford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 27th of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 July 2024, report published 10 September 2024

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

8 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

45 pupils on roll, with places for 84

Eligible for free school meals11.1%

11.1%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.9%

8.9%, 5.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.7%

6.7%, 0.7 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wilden CofE VA Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Ravensden CofE Primary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	9% met the expected standard
Renhold VC Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	43% met the expected standard
Putnoe Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
The Hills Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Leigh Pointon
Phone: 01234771313
Website: wilden.beds.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: High Street, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2PB
Local authority: Bedford
URN: 109627

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.