Maulden Lower School

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

Bedford, MK452AU 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
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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
11 October 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Road
Maulden
Bedford, MK452AU

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109472
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2AU
Age range
2-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
150 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
154
Free School Meals
15.1% (23 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
19
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
154 pupils
2-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ad Aevum Meliorum – Towards a Better Life"

The Maulden Way

Assemblies themes will be predominantly values-based with religious festivals observed and a balance of different religions promoted in teaching our values

Head Teacher's Message

Kathy Dwyer – Headteacher describes Maulden Lower as a friendly, inclusive one-form entry school for ages two to nine with a values-based approach, a rural setting with extensive outdoor space, and a rich, mastery-focused curriculum, emphasising open communication with parents and a focus on happiness, resilience and success.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Singing Club Breakfast Club (Hive wraparound)

Sports

PE and sport activities, including after-school clubs

Facilities

extensive outdoor space large playing field playgrounds outdoor classrooms rural location

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics taught through the Read Write Inc system Reading schemes include Oxford Reading Tree, Rigby Rockets and Collins Big Cat Whole School Curriculum with long-term plans and subject area curriculum maps Two-year rolling Values Education programme (two sets of six values)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

We are committed to delivering an exciting, challenging curriculum made accessible to all in a supportive and inclusive environment and believe that early identification and support of any special educational needs is an essential component of that effective provision.

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