Balliol Primary School
Community school
Bedford, MK42 7ER
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 14% in England
36 of 48 in Bedford
Pupils
355
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
4.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 54% | 52% | 39% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 4% | 0% | |
| Reading | 70% | 65% | 57% | |
| Writing | 58% | 58% | 63% | |
| Maths | 72% | 67% | 49% |
Nearby primary schools
- Bedford Road Primary Academy · 0.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 12% in England
- Kempston Rural Primary School · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 29% in England
- Springfield Primary School · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 8% in England
- Camestone School · 0.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 39% in England
- Great Denham Primary School · 1.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 33% in England
- Cauldwell School · 1.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 30% in England
Best primary schools in Kempston · Best primary schools in Bedfordshire
The neighbourhood
Balliol Primary School is in Kempston West & South (typical home £320,000, crime high).
What is Balliol Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Balliol Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Balliol Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Balliol Primary School is in the bottom 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.