Eileen Wade Primary School, Huntingdon
Eileen Wade Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Huntingdon, part of North Bedfordshire Schools Trust (NBST). It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2012. That was 14 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 25th-highest of the 26 schools in Huntingdon with published results, and 12,897th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bedford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Eileen Wade Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Eileen Wade Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 70% in Bedford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 85% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Eileen Wade Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Eileen Wade Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Eileen Wade Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Eileen Wade Primary School are Riseley CofE Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); Kimbolton Primary Academy (3.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); St Peter's Church of England Academy (4.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 60% maths); and Raunds Park Infant School (4.2 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Eileen Wade Primary School.
Riseley CofE Primary SchoolKimbolton Primary AcademySt Peter's Church of England AcademyRaunds Park Infant School
The trust
Eileen Wade Primary School is one of 3 schools run by North Bedfordshire Schools Trust (NBST), an academy trust.
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Eileen Wade Primary School (as of April 2026): 92% would recommend the school and 100% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (83%).
Who goes there
14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 9 pupils (12.9%) received SEN support and 1 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Eileen Wade Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Eileen Wade Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is All Hallows Church (opposite), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bedford (136).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Eileen Wade Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 8.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Eileen Wade Primary School excels at knowing each child as an individual and providing caring, tailored support. Teachers are skilled at breaking learning into small, manageable steps that help pupils remember and build on their knowledge over time. The school creates a warm, inclusive community where all pupils - including those with additional needs - thrive and feel valued.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' attendance is above the national average due to leaders working closely with families to remove barriers
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils showing respect and responsibility, and older pupils acting as positive role models
- Staff know individual pupils exceptionally well, enabling prompt identification of any pastoral support needs
- High emphasis on early reading and writing with secure phonics teaching
- Broad range of cultural experiences and enrichment activities that boost pupils' confidence and self-esteem
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not use their well-developed writing skills as effectively in some subjects as they do in English, leading to inconsistent punctuation and capitalisation
- Pupils do not consistently use their phonics knowledge when attempting to spell unfamiliar words in the wider curriculum
- Some pupils do not write as accurately in other subjects as they should
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Steel drums, flute, table tennis tournaments, after-school clubs run by older pupils, outdoor learning, community action programmes leading to formal awards
Eileen Wade Primary School is a small primary school where pupils are very happy, feel safe, and generally achieve in line with national averages by the end of Year 6. Leaders know their pupils exceptionally well and provide highly effective support, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
14.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 92% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.5
Avg class size
8.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Eileen Wade Primary School
Term dates
Eileen Wade Primary School is a foundation school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bedford's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Eileen Wade Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Eileen Wade Primary School is in Bedford; for families living there:
Apply to Bedford for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Bedford is 6 (the median across 85 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
69 pupils
70 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Huntingdon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Huntingdon
Across Bedford council
Places available
2,655
Applications
1,990
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Bedford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
14.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
70
Total Pupils
28
Boys
42
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,084
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,339
Per pupil
£553k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
6.5%
Persistent absence
62
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Eileen Wade Primary School
What are SATs results like at Eileen Wade Primary School?
Of the pupils at Eileen Wade Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 60% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.
What is Eileen Wade Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eileen Wade Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Eileen Wade Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Eileen Wade Primary School is oversubscribed, Bedford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Eileen Wade Primary School?
Eileen Wade Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Eileen Wade Primary School?
Classes at Eileen Wade Primary School average 17.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Eileen Wade Primary School?
Eileen Wade Primary School has around 70 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Eileen Wade Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Eileen Wade Primary School in 2024/25. 6.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Eileen Wade Primary School?
Apply through Bedford's coordinated admissions process, naming Eileen Wade Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Eileen Wade Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Bedford is 6 (the median across 85 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Eileen Wade Primary School?
Eileen Wade Primary School is at High Street, Upper Dean, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0ND.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)