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Carlton CofE Primary School

Ages 2–1195 pupilsChurch of England
Bedford, MK43 7JR
Bedford

Carlton CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bedford. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 95 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Bedford can view Carlton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bedford (MK43 7JR), Carlton CofE Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence8.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS84%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals6.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in BedfordSee the full area report for MK43 7JR