Thomas Johnson Lower School

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

Bedford, MK430SB Ofsted: Good Age 3-9 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
23 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
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
Hurst Grove
Lidlington
Bedford, MK430SB
Phone
1525402377
Website
thomasjohnsonschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109468
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hurst Grove, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SB
Website
www.thomasjohnsonschool.co.uk
Age range
3-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
110 pupils
Setting
Larger 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
93
Free School Meals
5.9% (5 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
5.8 (11.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
13
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
93 pupils
3-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream-Discover-Flourish"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Thomas Johnson Lower School. The Headteacher highlights that the school is 'GOOD' according to Ofsted (November 2022), emphasizes an inclusive and welcoming environment, and notes the school is at the heart of the community. The Headteacher is Mr Simon Bolger.

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