How many pupils does Westoning Lower School have?

Westoning Lower School has 117 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Westoning Lower School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Westoning Lower School is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Westoning Lower School?

Westoning Lower School is located at High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 5JH.

Westoning Lower School

High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 5JH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

2–9

Ages

117

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Westoning Lower School

Westoning Lower School is an academy converter in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–9. It has 117 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST. 25.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 117 / 150 (78%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

25.2%

Free school meals

10.4%

EAL

SEN support

10.3%

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.

Attendance

5.1%

Overall absence

12.7%

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.

6.44

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

17.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

3.87

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£41,420

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£548 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.

£6,856

Spend per pupil

£7,270

Income per pupil

57%

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, MK45 5JH
Phone: 01525712994
Headteacher: Jacqueline Boyle
Website: www.westoning.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Westoning Lower School?: Westoning Lower School is an academy converter in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–9.
How many pupils does Westoning Lower School have?: Westoning Lower School has 117 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Westoning Lower School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Westoning Lower School is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Westoning Lower School?: Westoning Lower School is located at High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 5JH.

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