Kymbrook Primary School, Bedford
Kymbrook Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bedford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 53 schools in Bedford with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was 68% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 79 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bedford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 28 Oct 2026
Kymbrook Primary School in detail
Kymbrook Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We would be delighted to welcome you and your child to Kymbrook Primary School. If you are considering joining our school, please get in touch. We would be very happy to show you around, introduce you to our school and answer any questions you may have. National Offer Day is 16 April (or the next working day)."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Kymbrook Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 70% in Bedford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 85% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Kymbrook Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Kymbrook Primary School as their first choice and 16 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Kymbrook Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kymbrook Primary School are Thurleigh Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 80% maths); Riseley CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); Great Staughton Primary Academy (3.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); and Wilden CofE VA Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths).
Kymbrook Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Thurleigh Primary SchoolRiseley CofE Primary SchoolGreat Staughton Primary AcademyWilden CofE VA Primary School
Who goes there
15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 4 pupils (5.3%) received SEN support and 2 (2.6%) 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 autism.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kymbrook Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kymbrook Lower School (opposite), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bedford (136).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Kymbrook Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils enjoy school and are enthusiastic about learning. They develop independence and confidence. When approaching something new, pupils are keen to get stuck in. In the early years, children have fun investigating the high-quality learning opportunities staff prepare.
Pupils speak articulately about their studies. During class discussions, they use sophisticated vocabulary. Children in the early years benefit from staff modelling mature spoken language. Those who find spoken language difficult are effectively supported to learn how to communicate clearly.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Over the last two years, the school has been redesigning its curriculum. This work has ensured that the curriculum is ambitious and well-planned. Curriculum plans are organised so that staff teach knowledge in logical steps. They typically teach the curriculum well. Pupils are prepared for their next steps in education.
The school has been working to improve the way staff check what pupils know and understand. There is more work to be done. When staff check pupils' understanding, they ensure pupils receive the support they need to take appropriate next steps in learning. However, occasionally staff do not realise when pupils are ready to learn more sophisticated concepts. When this happens, pupils do not learn as well as they could.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2019 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 85% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 69% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
23.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Kymbrook Primary School
Movie Night Friday 12th June
3 Jun 2026
PTA Inside out day
12 Feb 2026
Christmas Decoration Morning
24 Nov 2025
Non-uniform Day 14.11.25
13 Nov 2025
Meerkats Multi sports 10.11.25
5 Nov 2025
Caterlink Menu
24 Oct 2025
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Term dates
Kymbrook 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
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You apply to the council where you live. Kymbrook Primary School is in Bedford; for families living there:
- Bedford's school travel policy: Statutory School Age Transport Policy
- How to apply: Apply for home to school transport (starting school mid-year)
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 are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Kymbrook Primary School
Will you get a place at Kymbrook Primary School?
For 2026 entry it had 8 first choices for 7 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
71 pupils
105 places
34 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
7.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
76
Total Pupils
49
Boys
27
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£40,409
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,075
Per pupil
£584k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
11.1%
Persistent absence
63
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Kymbrook Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kymbrook Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kymbrook Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Kymbrook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kymbrook Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Good.
Is it hard to get a place at Kymbrook Primary School?
Kymbrook Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 68% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Kymbrook Primary School?
Classes at Kymbrook Primary School average 21.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Kymbrook Primary School?
Kymbrook Primary School has around 76 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kymbrook Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Kymbrook Primary School in 2024/25. 11.1% of pupils were persistently absent.
How many road collisions happen near Kymbrook 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 Kymbrook Primary School?
Kymbrook Primary School is at Kimbolton Road, Keysoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2HH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)