Renhold VC Primary School, Bedford

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are delighted to welcome you to our school, where we are proud to share our vibrant, nurturing learning environment. Our school is filled with happy, kind pupils who are eager to learn and grow, supported by a dedicated team of staff who ensure each child's journey is both exciting and fulfilling."

Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Renhold VC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 70% in Bedford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 50% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Renhold VC Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Renhold VC Primary School are Putnoe Primary School (1 mile, Good, 74% reading, 71% maths); Ravensden CofE Primary Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 45% reading, 27% maths); Wilden CofE VA Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths); and Goldington Green Academy (1.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 73% maths).

Renhold VC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Renhold VC Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (85%).

7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (75%), Mixed (13%) and Black (6%).

In 2026, 30 pupils (15.7%) received SEN support and 3 (1.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Renhold VC Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns Rail Station, about 3.3 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is All Saints' Church (outside), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 35 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bedford (136).

In 2024/25, Renhold VC Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.