Bedford Primary School

About Bedford Primary School

Bedford Primary School is an academy converter in Liverpool, Sefton, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 407 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 52.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sefton →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

407 / 420 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Quarry Road, Liverpool, Sefton, L20 9LJ

Phone

01519221467

Headteacher

Ruth Braithwaite

Website

www.bedfordprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bedford Primary School?

Bedford Primary School is an academy converter in Liverpool, Sefton, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Bedford Primary School have?

Bedford Primary School has 407 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Bedford Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

38% of pupils at Bedford Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bedford Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bedford Primary School is part of SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Bedford Primary School?

Bedford Primary School is located at Quarry Road, Liverpool, Sefton, L20 9LJ.