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John Donne Church of England Primary School

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John Donne Church of England Primary School

High Street, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NL

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
121
Ages
3-11
FSM
17.0%
Capacity
208
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
59.0%
Writing
71.0%
Maths
35.0%
RWM Combined
29.0%

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About John Donne Church of England Primary School

John Donne Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 29% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 121 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: High Street, Bedford, MK44 3NL | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Donne Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Feb 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Mar 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about John Donne Church of England Primary School

What is John Donne Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Donne Church of England Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are John Donne Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?
John Donne Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 29% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is John Donne Church of England Primary School located?
John Donne Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire (MK44 3NL).
How many pupils attend John Donne Church of England Primary School?
John Donne Church of England Primary School has around 121 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare John Donne Church of England Primary School with other schools?
View John Donne Church of England Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Central Bedfordshire.