Kempston Rural Primary School, Kempston

In its own words: "At Kempston Rural Primary School we believe that every child should enjoy their education and be happy, healthy and safe at school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Kempston Rural Primary School we work together to ensure a safe, secure and friendly ethos where children's academic and social potential can be realised. We pride ourselves on the nurturing environment that we provide."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Kempston Rural Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 70% in Bedford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 83% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 63 families put Kempston Rural Primary School as their first choice and 167 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Kempston Rural Primary School are Balliol Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 49% maths); Bedford Road Primary Academy (0.9 miles, 73% reading, 54% maths); Great Denham Primary School (1.1 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 84% maths); and Springfield Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 57% maths).

Kempston Rural Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 36 pupils (8.2%) received SEN support and 14 (3.2%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Kempston Hardwick Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bury Cottages (outside), 40 metres away.

In 2024/25, Kempston Rural Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Kempston Rural Primary School are Kempston Academy (0.5 miles), Daubeney Academy (1.3 miles), Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.7 miles) and Wootton Academy (1.8 miles).