Bedford Primary School, Liverpool
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bedford Primary School is a warm, welcoming community where every child feels valued and cared for. Staff prioritise pupils' emotional wellbeing and personal development, offering exciting opportunities like choir performances and sporting events. The school works hard to understand and support each child's individual needs, including those learning English as an additional language or with additional support requirements.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on personal development with a carefully crafted programme beyond academics
- Excellent safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and supported
- Warm, caring relationships between staff and pupils that underpin a welcoming community
- Effective support for pupils with additional needs and those learning English as an additional language
- Well-designed curriculum beyond English and maths that helps pupils progress logically
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils have gaps in knowledge across the curriculum, particularly in writing and mathematics, which are not closing quickly enough
- Teachers' checks on learning do not identify or address gaps well enough to help pupils secure important knowledge
- Early years provision does not prepare children well enough for key stage 1, with limited back-and-forth conversations to develop communication skills
- Attainment at end of key stage 2 and in the Year 1 phonics screening check remains below national averages
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Madagascar club, dance, craft, baking, sporting opportunities, choir performances, mini marathon in London
Bedford Primary School is a caring community where pupils feel safe and supported, with strong personal development and wellbeing programmes. However, the school needs to improve pupils' achievement in core subjects, particularly in writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
52.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 54%. Maths has remained stable at around 55%. Writing has declined from 57% to 52%.
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
393 pupils
420 capacity
27 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liverpool
Admissions Demand - Sefton
Places available
3,095
Applications
2,536
Got 1st preference
92.8%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Sefton (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.66742%
Overall absence
23.24324%
Persistent absence
370
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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