How many pupils does Ridgmont Lower School have?

Ridgmont Lower School has 9 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ridgmont Lower School's Ofsted rating?

Ridgmont Lower School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023).

Where is Ridgmont Lower School?

Ridgmont Lower School is located at High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS.

Ridgmont Lower School

High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS

Requires Improvement

Inspected 20 June 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

3–9

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Ridgmont Lower School

Ridgmont Lower School is a community school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–9. It has 9 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 9 / 90 (10%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

18.2%

Free school meals

EAL

11.1%

SEN support

66.7%

EHC plan

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

Workforce

2024/25

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

3.03

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

2.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

1.29

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£45,827

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,450 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.

£41,501

Spend per pupil

£25,332

Income per pupil

58%

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: High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS
Phone: 01525280236
Headteacher: Allison Jakes
Website: www.ridgmont-lower.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ridgmont Lower School?: Ridgmont Lower School is a community school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–9.
How many pupils does Ridgmont Lower School have?: Ridgmont Lower School has 9 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ridgmont Lower School's Ofsted rating?: Ridgmont Lower School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023).
Where is Ridgmont Lower School?: Ridgmont Lower School is located at High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS.

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