Edith Cavell Primary School
Foundation primary school in Bedford (Bedford).
KS2 RWM expected
58%
▼ 4pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
70%
▼ 5pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
70%
▼ 4pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
64%
▼ 8pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
94.8%
same England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
20.0
▼ 0.7 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
31.5%
▲ 7pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
93%
292 / 315 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
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Key facts
- URN
- 109433
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Constituency
- Bedford
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 1 former)
iMaintained school governing body (trust-linked).Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Abi Duddleston | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Dennis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Justin Leahy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lorna Stanton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Miss Suad Chowdhury | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Julie Bridges Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
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