Best Primary Schools in Central Bedfordshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 95 schools across Central Bedfordshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

23%

Outstanding rate

52.8%

Avg KS2 SATs

42.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Lark Rise Academy Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
🥈	Everton Heath Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
🥉	St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
4.	Clifton All Saints Academy Primary	Outstanding	66	View school
5.	Moggerhanger Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
6.	Raynsford Church of England Academy Primary	Good	66	View school
7.	Slip End Village School Primary	Good	64	View school
8.	Derwent Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
9.	The Vale Academy Primary	Good	61	View school
10.	Thornhill Primary School Primary	Good	61	View school
11.	Maple Tree Primary School Primary	Good	61	View school
12.	Caddington Village School Primary	Good	60	View school
13.	Lancot School Primary	Good	58	View school
14.	Biggleswade Academy Primary	Good	58	View school
15.	Langford Village Academy Primary	Good	57	View school
16.	St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School Primary	Good	56	View school
17.	Swallowfield Primary Primary	Good	55	View school
18.	Robert Peel Primary School Primary	Good	54	View school
19.	Dunton CofE Junior School Primary	Outstanding	54	View school
20.	Hadrian Academy Primary	Good	54	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Central Bedfordshire?

There are 95 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, of which 22 (23%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Central Bedfordshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Central Bedfordshire is Lark Rise Academy. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Central Bedfordshire?

Primary and secondary school applications in Central Bedfordshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Central Bedfordshire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Central Bedfordshire?

23% of primary schools in Central Bedfordshire are rated Outstanding and 62% are rated Good. 82.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.