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.

Central Bedfordshire has 95 primary schools, of which 5 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 82 rated Good — 92% of primary schools in Central Bedfordshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Gravenhurst Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Central Bedfordshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

95
Total schools
5
Outstanding
5%
Outstanding rate
52.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
42.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Gravenhurst Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Raynsford Church of England Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
🥉 Flitwick Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
4. Haynes Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
5. Houghton Conquest Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Husborne Crawley Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Beaudesert Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Thomas Johnson Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Stondon Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Maulden Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Shefford Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Shillington Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Southill Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Stanbridge Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Chalton Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Woburn Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Russell Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. The Mary Bassett Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Heathwood Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Linslade Lower School
Primary
 Good 80 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 5 (5%) 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 Gravenhurst 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?
5% of primary schools in Central Bedfordshire are rated Outstanding and 86% 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.