The best primary schools in Central Bedfordshire

Compare 92 top-rated primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Lark Rise Academy.

Local Authority 92 scored primary schools

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Showing 24 of 95 schools (Page 1 of 4)

Compare the top two side by side: Lark Rise Academy vs Robert Peel Primary School

Lark Rise Academy

Ofsted: Outstanding
Score
B75
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Dunstable, LU6 3PT

Robert Peel Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C68
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Location
Sandy, SG19 1QJ

Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
C67
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Dunstable, LU6 1EW

The Vale Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
C66
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Dunstable, LU5 4QP

Thornhill Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C64
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Dunstable, LU5 5PE

Biggleswade Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
C62
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Biggleswade, SG18 8JU

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Ofsted: StrongUpdated— score data refreshed 20 October 2026
Score
C61
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Dunstable, LU5 5RG

Derwent Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C61
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Location
Henlow, SG16 6BA

Lancot School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C61
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Dunstable, LU6 2AP

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Ofsted: StrongUpdated— score data refreshed 20 October 2026
Score
C58
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Luton, LU1 4BB

Hadrian Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
C58
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Dunstable, LU5 4SR

Raynsford Church of England Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
C57
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Henlow, SG16 6AT

St Christophers Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
C57
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Dunstable, LU5 4NJ

Maple Tree Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C56
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Location
Sandy, SG19 2WA

Eaton Bray Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
D54
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Dunstable, LU6 2DT

Ardley Hill Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
D53
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Dunstable, LU6 3NZ

Lime Tree Primary Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
D53
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
LU5 5QN

Caddington Village School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D52
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Luton, LU1 4JD

Kensworth Church of England Academy

Ofsted: Expected
Score
D51
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Dunstable, LU6 3RH

Slip End Village School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D50
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Luton, LU1 4DD

Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
D44
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Dunstable, LU5 5HH

Swallowfield Primary

Ofsted: Good
Score
C61
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Milton Keynes, MK17 8SR

Clifton All Saints Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
D42
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Near Shefford, SG17 5ES

John Donne Church of England Primary School

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated— score data refreshed 20 October 2026
Score
D42
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Bedford, MK44 3NL

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15 January 2027
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16 April 2027

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