A outstanding foundation school school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Great Denham 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 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105.0 | 106.0 |
| 2024 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+0.5 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+0.5 per year)
Up 0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Inspiring excellence; everyone, everyday"
Welcome message from Headteacher Mrs Denise Burgess highlighting an inclusive, modern school with a project-based curriculum; notes OFSTED Outstanding in May 2024.
Breakfast Club is offered before the start of the school day (7:30–8:30). After School Club is available after 3:15pm (with options 4:15pm and 5:30pm). Extra-Curricular Clubs are available. The standard school day runs 8:30am–3:15pm.
Inclusion team led by the SENCO (Mrs Vikki Borner) with a family support worker and other staff; Graduated response for SEND (Assess-Plan-Do-Review); Four areas of need: Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social/Emotional/Mental Health, and Sensory/Physical needs; Access to Bedford Borough Local Offer; SEND policies available in the policies section.
Open Days are offered for entry; Admissions policies exist for School and Nursery; Applications for entry are via Bedford Borough Council School Admissions; Nursery intake details (class for children aged 3+ from the September after their third birthday); 30 hours funding considerations; In September 2025 all year groups were full for entry.
Lunch charged at £2.50 per day when using school meals; Nursery can access 30 hours funding; If Extended funding is not eligible, there is a charge of £12.00 per session.