Bedford Primary School

A good academy converter school in Sefton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bedford Primary School.

Liverpool, L209LJ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
33.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 39.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
17 January 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
Quarry Road
Bootle
Liverpool, L209LJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149829
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Quarry Road, Bootle, Liverpool, L20 9LJ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
404
Free School Meals
51.0% (206 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
39.0%
Reading Score:
100.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 100.0
2023 100.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
404 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream, Believe, Aspire"

Every child is unique Children feel happy, safe and loved Learning thrives in a fun, creative and stimulating environment Excellence and enjoyment in everything we do The individual matters and equal opportunities for everyone Effective partnerships with families

Head Teacher's Message

Bedford Primary is a two-form entry community school for ages 4–11; it aims to instil belief that every child can excel, with high standards, creativity, resilience and collaboration with families; Headteacher Mrs Braithwaite invites visits to the school.

Facilities

Fully accessible site

Curriculum Highlights

Maths English Phonics Science Computing Design & Technology Art Music Spanish Religious Education Geography History Physical Education PSHE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Clubs are available (details on School Clubs & Courses).

SEND Provision

Special Needs Coordinator: Mrs Fallon; Deputy SENDCOs: Mrs Fleming and Mrs Fletcher; Assistant SENDCOs and ongoing SEND provision are described on the SEN Information page.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for 2026 entry into Reception and Year 7 opened on 1 September 2025 via the Citizen Portal. Closing dates: 31 October 2025 for secondary, 15 January 2026 for primary. If you do not live in Sefton you must apply to your home Local Authority; applications must be submitted online via the Citizen Portal by the stated closing dates.

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