Educational Establishments

Balliol Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Louise Youngman
Address Balliol Primary School
Balliol Road
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 7ER
Website www.balliolschool.co.uk/
Telephone 01234300601
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 440
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 405 (201 / 204)
Percentage Free School Meals 28.4%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Roger Stokes Chair of Governors 15/10/2023 14/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsty Bicknell Governor 13/10/2020 12/10/2024 Elected by school staff
Mrs Terri Conway Governor 12/12/2023 11/12/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Rachel Dell Governor 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Stuart Dunn Governor 23/09/2021 22/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Anita Evans Governor 20/09/2022 19/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Lock Governor 20/09/2022 19/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Linus Onah Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Bedford Road Primary School

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Headteacher Ms Cheryl Williams
Address Bedford Road Primary School
Hillgrounds Road
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 8QH
Website
Telephone 01234851011
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 5 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Camestone School

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Headteacher Mr Nick Hackett
Address Camestone School
Jowitt Avenue
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 8NW
Website www.camestoneschool.co.uk/
Telephone 01234855587
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 5 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 411 (226 / 185)
Percentage Free School Meals 12.2%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Clare Keating-Roberts Chair of Governors 07/06/2023 09/02/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Callum Airdrie Governor 08/02/2023 07/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennie Bayliss Governor 08/02/2023 07/02/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Sarah Caves Governor 24/03/2023 23/03/2027 Elected by parents
Francesca Davies Governor 13/10/2021 13/10/2025 Elected by parents
Nicholas Hackett Governor 19/04/2022 20/04/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Clare Keating Roberts Governor 01/02/2021 01/02/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Krishan Patel Governor 08/02/2023 07/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Emma Wilson Governor 01/11/2017 01/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Grange Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Rachel Timms
Address Grange Academy
Halsey Road
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 8AU
Website www.grange.beds.sch.uk
Telephone 01234407100
Type of Establishment Academy special converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 5 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 150
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 136 (96 / 40)
Percentage Free School Meals 39.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Gill Lake Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2020 31/08/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Captain Geoffrey Bradley Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Bradshaw Local Governor 24/11/2020 23/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kim Hine Local Governor 10/12/2020 09/12/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Olivia Pacey Local Governor 30/11/2021 29/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Rowley Local Governor 30/11/2021 29/01/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Brenda Sackett Local Governor 01/12/2023 04/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Whalan Local Governor 24/11/2020 23/11/2024 Elected by parents
Ms Jade Williams Local Governor 07/03/2023 06/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Greys Education Centre

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Headteacher Ms Catherine Assink
Address Greys Education Centre
Manor Drive
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 7AB
Website
Telephone 01234408477
Type of Establishment Academy alternative provision converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 5 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 87
Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 40 (27 / 13)
Percentage Free School Meals 52.5%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Deirdre Murphy Chair of Local Governing Body 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Loraine Blair Local Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Mr Ian Lindsay Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Debbie McHugh Local Governor 18/01/2023 17/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Francesca Mudd Local Governor 11/05/2022 10/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Will Nettleship Local Governor 23/11/2021 22/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Alison Symonds Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Victoria Tilbury Local Governor 23/11/2021 22/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Kempston Rural Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs A Stanbridge
Address Kempston Rural Primary School
Martell Drive

Kempston
Bedfordshire
MK42 7FJ
Website www.kempstonrural.beds.sch.uk/
Telephone 01234854286
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 5 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 440 (205 / 235)
Percentage Free School Meals 12.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Springfield Primary School

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Headteacher Miss Monique Berry
Address Springfield Primary School
Orchard Street
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 7LJ
Website http://springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk/
Telephone 01234306000
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 367 (173 / 194)
Percentage Free School Meals 33.8%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Tilly Bartens Chair of Local Governing Body 02/10/2022 01/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Koron Cooper Local Governor 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Alex Martin Local Governor 01/06/2023 31/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sadie Moisey Local Governor 01/06/2023 31/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Tomara Toyer Local Governor 01/06/2023 31/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Vincent Local Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
St John's School

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Headteacher Miss Shannon Poulter
Address St John's School
Austin Canons
Bedford Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 8AA
Website www.st-johns-school.co.uk
Telephone 01234345565
Type of Establishment Academy special converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 2 - 19)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 181
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 179 (126 / 53)
Percentage Free School Meals 38.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Meherwan Bozorgi Local Governor 28/01/2021 27/01/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Angelo Coletta Local Governor 28/01/2021 27/01/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Shaun Keays Local Governor 30/11/2023 29/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Karen Le Grange Local Governor 09/03/2023 08/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Andrea Maffei Local Governor 23/06/2022 22/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Deirdre Murphy Local Governor 19/01/2023 18/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jas Parmar Local Governor 12/05/2022 11/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Charlotte Wood Local Governor 20/02/2023 19/02/2027 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)