Haynes Lower School

A good community school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Haynes Lower School.

Bedford, MK453PR Ofsted: Good Age 2-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Foresters Close
Haynes
Bedford, MK453PR
Phone
1234381225
Website
hayneslowerschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109456
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Foresters Close, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PR
Website
www.hayneslowerschool.co.uk/
Age range
2-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
120 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
132
Free School Meals
3.8% (5 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.6 (6.9 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
132 pupils
2-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning for Life"

Encouragement Empathy Trust Love Friendship Positivity Respect Independence Integrity Determination Gratitude

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and After School Club: Dawn Till Dusk (External Provider) 7.30am - 8.45am, 3.15pm - 6.00pm

Admissions Criteria

Reception intake is 24 pupils. All classes have a maximum of 24 children. Admissions are coordinated by Bedford Borough/Central Bedfordshire (CBC). For Sep 2025 onward, CBC timelines include: 15 January 2026 (deadline), late allocations after that; No automatic transfer from Nursery to Reception; In Year Admissions subject to space; CBC Online Application Form available; 16 April 2026 (notification for on-time apps); 1 June 2026 (late/changed allocations).

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