Best primary schools in Bedfordshire
School-led decisions in Bedfordshire still need postcode comparison because authority-level averages can hide meaningful local variation. This ranking covers 120 primary schools across 3 local authority districts. Postcode area SG16 has the highest average school score (72.8 across 2 schools), while SG18 sits at the lower end (35.1). 100% of ranked Bedfordshire primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Bedfordshire on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Bedfordshire comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Bedfordshire ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Farley Junior Academy | 91.2 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 12 | Dovery Academy | 91 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 13 | Whipperley Infant Academy | 90.4 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 14 | Gravenhurst Academy | 86.8 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 15 | Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre | 86.5 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 16 | Studham Village CofE Academy | 85.5 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Sharnbrook Primary | 84.1 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Ursula Taylor Church of England School | 83.4 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 19 | Putnoe Primary School | 82.5 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School | 81.3 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Thornhill Primary School | 80.8 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | River Bank Primary School | 80.3 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Ramsey Manor Lower School | 79.3 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Raynsford Church of England Academy | 79.2 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Downside Primary School | 78.6 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Chantry Primary Academy | 77.3 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Hazeldene School | 77.2 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street) | 75.7 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Elstow School | 74.3 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | The Vale Academy | 74.2 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Bedfordshire
What is the best primary school in Bedfordshire?
Leagrave Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Bedfordshire (LocaleIQ score 99.4 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 91% · higher 22%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Bedfordshire primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Bedfordshire?
Denbigh High School tops the Bedfordshire secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 88.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 52.6. See the full secondary school ranking for Bedfordshire for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Bedfordshire have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Bedfordshire: Leagrave Primary School (KS2 expected 91%, higher 22%); Lark Rise Academy (KS2 expected 88%, higher 10%); Hillborough Junior School (KS2 expected 87%, higher 23%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Bedfordshire are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
13 primary schools in the Bedfordshire ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Leagrave Primary School, Lark Rise Academy, Hillborough Junior School, Denbigh Primary School, Tennyson Road Primary School, and 8 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Bedfordshire?
This ranking covers 120 primary schools in the Bedfordshire comparison pool, across 3 local authority districts. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Bedfordshire has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, SG16 has the strongest cluster — 72.8 average across 2 ranked primary schools. SG18 sits at the lower end (35.1 average). School-led decisions in Bedfordshire still need postcode comparison because authority-level averages can hide meaningful local variation. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.