Kempston Rural Primary School
Primary · Community school · Ages 5–11 · Kempston, Bedford
Kempston Rural Primary School is a primary school in Kempston, Bedford for ages 5–11 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 21 November 2023. Bedford has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2025 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Martell Drive, Kempston, MK42 7FJ
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Bedford
- Pupils on roll
- 439 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 10.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 21 November 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils are happy and enjoy learning at Kempston Rural.”
- “They welcome newcomers and visitors warmly.”
- “Pupils are proud of their school and their achievements.”
To improve
- “However, it will take time for these plans to make the difference leaders intend.”
- “Occasionally, teachers do not ensure that pupils’ written work, in subjects other than English, reflects the true depth of their understanding.”
- “However, staff do not identify some pupils’ needs precisely enough.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 December 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 67% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 63 first-preference applications, 59 offers in total, 57 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2025 to 2026, as Bedford published it, drawn on the map
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- Earlier years of exam results
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- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Bedford.
- Balliol Primary School 0.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Bedford Road Primary Academy 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Great Denham Primary School 1.1 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Springfield Primary School 1.3 mi Good Last distance published
- Camestone School 1.3 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Wootton Primary School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St James' CofE Academy 1.6 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Westfield Primary School 1.7 mi Good Last distance published