Is Kempston Rural Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 21 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 13th of 51 primary schools in Bedford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Kempston Rural Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at Kempston Rural Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Kempston Rural Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Kempston Rural Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Kempston Rural Primary School

Martell Drive, Kempston, MK42 7FJ

Local ranking13th of 51 primary schools in Bedford

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 82.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 57

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 440
Boys: 214 (49%)
Girls: 225 (51%)
Capacity: 420 (105% full)
SEND: 11.4%
FSM Eligible: 14.3%
EAL: 23.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 8.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,921/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 51.3%
White Other: 11.9%
Asian Indian: 7.9%
Mixed Other: 6.9%
Black African: 6.0%
Asian Other: 3.3%
Black Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%

51.3%

White British

11.9%

White Other

7.9%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01234854286

office@kempstonrural.co.uk

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Martell Drive

Kempston, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 109463
UKPRN: 10074572
Establishment No.: 2063

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