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Ridgmont Lower School
High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.1 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
9
Capacity
90
Ages
3–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
10%
Summary
With a small pupil population of just nine, the school offers a unique, intimate learning environment. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report from June 2023, and its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 6% of schools. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their children.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.7%
Mixed W+Asian22.2%
White Other11.1%
Location
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52.01354, -0.58032 · MK43 0TS
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109476
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ridgmont-lower.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgmont Lower School rated by Ofsted?
Ridgmont Lower School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Ridgmont Lower School a good school?
Ridgmont Lower School scores 6.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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