A good voluntary controlled school school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Renhold VC Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100.0 | 102.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-4.0 per year)
Down -4.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Nurturing Minds, Inspiring Greatness; Through God’s Love"
Church school status within the Diocese of St Albans; benefits from support and resources from the Diocese in areas including school management, Religious Education and Collective Worship; strong links with local churches and Christian organisations; adheres to the Church of England Vision for Education; Statement of Entitlement for RE; SMSC and Spiritual Development policies and practices.
Headteacher: Miss Lisa Larham. Welcome message describes a warm, nurturing Christian environment, an ambitious curriculum, emphasis on reading, and values such as respect, perseverance and compassion; aims to prepare children for life beyond school and living out their faith.
Breakfast Club and After School Club are provided under Extended Services.
Bedford Borough Council handles admissions for the school. Refer to Bedford Borough School Admissions Starting School Booklet 2026 and Admissions Policy 2025-2026. For advice on applying, contact the Bedford Borough School Admissions General Enquiries Line at 01234 718120. In-Year Admissions are dealt with by the Local Authority (Bedford Borough Council).