St John's School
Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Bedford
St John's School is a special school in Bedford for ages 2–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 13 September 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AA
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- 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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Straight-line distance, in Bedford.
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- 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