Ridgmont Lower School

A requires improvement community school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ridgmont Lower School.

Bedford, MK430TS Ofsted: Requires Improvement 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
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

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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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
20 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
High Street
Ridgmont
Bedford, MK430TS
Phone
1525280236
Website
ridgmont-lower.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109476
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, MK43 0TS
Website
www.ridgmont-lower.org.uk/
Age range
3-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
90 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
7
Free School Meals
100.0% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
14.3% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning For Life"

democracy rule of law individual liberty mutual respect tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Allison Jakes welcomes families, describes the school as inclusive with high expectations, and invites visits.

Curriculum Highlights

Two-year rolling programme of topics for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 (Foundation Subjects plus Science) Cross-curricular topics planned around a theme or story to promote a pleasure in reading and learning The school follows the Sounds~Write phonics scheme Explicit weekly and medium-term planning with a marking policy that supports reflection and deep thinking

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Places in all year groups are available; visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.

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