Templefield Lower School

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

Bedford, MK451AJ 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
24 May 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Malham Close
Flitwick
Bedford, MK451AJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109527
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AJ
Age range
2-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
300 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
284
Free School Meals
10.6% (30 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.2 (8.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
284 pupils
2-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire Believe Achieve"

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from the Headteacher. Templefield Lower School is located in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. It describes the school as a happy and welcoming place committed to giving every child the best opportunities, values each child as an individual, and uses a child-centred approach to learning. It notes a broad, balanced, creative curriculum and the importance of staff, parents and governors in supporting children to aim high and achieve their potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sporty Scholars Sports Club Creative Sports French Club Piano Lessons Templefield Tornadoes

Facilities

10 teaching classrooms Calm Corner/quiet space Book corner Labelled drawers (some with pictures on for younger children) Separate workstations with individual visual timetables Rooms designed for group work

Curriculum Highlights

English - Writing English - Reading Phonics Mathematics Science What is a Scientist? Living Eggs 2025 Science Wizards 2025 Art and Design Computing Design and Technology French Geography History Music Physical Education PSHE Religious Education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and After School Club

SEND Provision

Full details on SEND at Templefield Lower School can be found in our SEN Information Report and SEND Policy (click SEN policies below).

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