How many pupils does King's Oak Primary School have?

King's Oak Primary School has 868 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is King's Oak Primary School's Ofsted rating?

King's Oak Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2022).

How does King's Oak Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at King's Oak Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is King's Oak Primary School?

King's Oak Primary School is located at Oak Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 0HH.

King's Oak Primary School

Oak Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 0HH

Good

Inspected 11 January 2022

Good

Ofsted

61%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

1–11

Ages

868

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About King's Oak Primary School

King's Oak Primary School is a community school in Bedford, England, for pupils aged 1–11. It has 868 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 61.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bedford →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 1–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 868 / 936 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 January 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

39%

Free school meals

61.5%

EAL

4.6%

SEN support

13.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

61%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.0%

Overall absence

19.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

35.55

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

23.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

71.58

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +15.7 vs 2023/24

£46,653

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,941 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,458

Spend per pupil

£7,474

Income per pupil

36%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Oak Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 0HH
Phone: 01234220480
Head teacher: Robert Morley-Smith
Website: http://www.kingsoakprimary.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is King's Oak Primary School?: King's Oak Primary School is a community school in Bedford, England, for pupils aged 1–11.
How many pupils does King's Oak Primary School have?: King's Oak Primary School has 868 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is King's Oak Primary School's Ofsted rating?: King's Oak Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2022).
How does King's Oak Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 61% of pupils at King's Oak Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is King's Oak Primary School?: King's Oak Primary School is located at Oak Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 0HH.

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