What is Great Denham Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Great Denham Primary School was judged Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/05/2024. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Great Denham Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Great Denham Primary School is a primary school in Bedford, for ages 3–11.

Where is Great Denham Primary School?

Great Denham Primary School is in Bedford, MK40 4GG (Bedford local authority).

How many pupils attend Great Denham Primary School?

Great Denham Primary School has around 677 pupils on roll.

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Great Denham Primary School

Outstandinggraded 22/05/2024Ages 3–11677 pupilsFaithNone

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Bedford, MK40 4GG

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Great Denham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bedford. The school has around 677 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/05/2024, Great Denham Primary School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Bedford can view Great Denham Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bedford (MK40 4GG), Great Denham 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 & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 22/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-7%

Expected standard (RWM)-7%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake12.9%

Free school meals12.9%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language18.5%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing95.7%

Attendance95.7%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher25.3

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Bedford

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St James' CofE AcademyGood · 0.5 mi Biddenham International School and Sports CollegeGood · 0.6 mi Rivertree Free School0.8 mi Westfield Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi Greys Education CentreGood · 1.0 mi St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-SchoolGood · 0.8 mi

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