A good voluntary aided school school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School.
Overall school rating
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 107.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-2.0 per year)
Down -2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Church of England Voluntary Aided school; Christian ethos and values; part of The Chellington Church of England Federation; linked with St Mary's Church
Executive Headteacher welcomes visitors to the Christopher Reeves Church of England Primary School website and emphasises a village setting, Christian ethos, high expectations, enriching learning opportunities, and partnership with the community.
Clubs
Sports
Early Birds club is available from 8am at a charge of £3 per day. After School club operates until 5.30pm (4.30pm on Fridays). The charge is £5 per day for children who are collected before 4.30pm and £10 per day for children collected between 4.30pm and 5.30pm. In addition, a range of sporting, musical and academic after school clubs are run at Christopher Reeves. Please speak with the school office to find out which clubs are running this term.
As Christopher Reeves Church of England Primary is a Voluntary Aided school, the admissions policy is set by the Governing Board. Reception Class Entry: You must apply for a place in the reception class that starts in September 2024 if your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020. Applications should be made in accordance with Local Authority coordinated admission procedures; online facility; Closing Date for applications: 15th January 2024. National Offer Day: 16th April 2024. If you live in the North Northamptonshire area and would like to apply for a place in our reception class please visit https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/school-admissions/school-application. Delayed Admissions: Bedfordshire Borough residents can use the local authority’s Delayed Admission to the Reception Year form. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; contact Mrs Mustoe in the office for an appointment.