Is Milton Ernest CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 17 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 27th of 51 primary schools in Bedford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Milton Ernest CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 55% of pupils at Milton Ernest CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Milton Ernest CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Milton Ernest CofE 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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Milton Ernest CofE Primary School

Thurleigh Road, Milton Ernest, Bedford, MK44 1RF

Local ranking27th of 51 primary schools in Bedford

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 55.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 64.0%
Writing (Expected): 55.0%
Maths (Expected): 82.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 63
Boys: 38 (57%)
Girls: 29 (43%)
Capacity: 84 (80% full)
SEND: 17.5%
FSM Eligible: 9.5%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 15.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 11.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.5

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.0%
Mixed Other: 4.8%
White Irish: 3.2%
White Other: 3.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.2%
Asian Indian: 3.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.6%

81.0%

White British

4.8%

Mixed Other

3.2%

White Irish

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01234822079

office@miltonps.org.uk

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Thurleigh Road

Bedford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 109613
UKPRN: 10075753
Establishment No.: 3023

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