St John's School
Other · Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Bedford
St John's School is an other school in Bedford for ages 2–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 13 September 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AA
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 2–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Bedford
- Pupils on roll
- 178 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 49.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 13 September 2023
Strengths
- “Calm and clear routines help pupils to settle as soon as they arrive at school each morning.”
- “Every pupil receives a warm greeting from the adult who knows them best.”
- “Pupils form strong and nurturing relationships with staff.”
To improve
- “At times, some pupils find it difficult to manage their emotions.”
- “There is still some work to further refine the curriculum.”
- “This is to ensure that it includes and outlines the precise steps of learning so that pupils with complex needs fully secure what they need to know.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 November 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) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Bedford.
- Grange Academy 0.5 mi Good
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- Greys Education Centre 1.0 mi Good
- Bedford Girls' School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Polam School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Bedford School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Bedford Modern School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Castle Newnham School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published