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School · PrimaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Haynes Lower School

Community primary school in Bedford (Central Bedfordshire).

KS2 RWM expected
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not published
Reading expected
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not published
Maths expected
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not published
Writing expected
-
not published
Attendance rate
95.4%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
17.2
▼ 3.5 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
5.1%
▼ 20pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
113%
136 / 120 pupils
register figure (GIAS)

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).

Welcome to Haynes Lower School Haynes Lower School is a values-based setting where every child has the opportunity to shine and thrive through our nurturing and loving environment. Children at our school feel valued, are heard and are celebrated for who they are, enabling them to be the best they can be.

In our school, we let the children be little, whilst striving for ambition. Nothing is too small to prevent dreams becoming a reality.

Enrichment

4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Foresters Close, Haynes
  • Bedford MK45 3PR
  • 01234381225
  • School Clubs

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Sing UpRecognised award

Key facts

URN
109456
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Ages
2 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (8 current, 1 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Mandy ConnelyChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2020 · until 2028

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Kieron StockGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Emma PickardGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Mike MorlingGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Rachel Ducker-BirchGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Paul ForsterGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2020 · until 2028
Mrs Emily AustwickGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2020 · until 2028
Mrs Sarah GatwardGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2020 · until 2028
Christin Forte FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record