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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

Ridgmont 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
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not published
Attendance rate
94.5%
2023/24 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
3.3
▼ 17.4 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
18.2%
▼ 7pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
12%
11 / 90 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

This school is a fantastic place to learn, play and work where children are at the centre of everything we do. We are fortunate to be in this beautiful Bedfordshire village with its supportive community. We are an inclusive school community where we pride ourselves that we know all our families well and can get to know each child as a valued individual.

Our expectations are high! We want each child to reach their full potential and it is important to us that we work collaboratively with parents and carers to achieve this. Please dont just take my word for it! Come and visit us, talk to the children and see the stunning environment we are lucky enough to call our school. I look forward to welcoming you soon.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Computing
  • Music

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
109476
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Ages
3 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 (7 current, 0 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Christine SweetnamChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2028

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Paul BowyerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2028
Mr Robert MorrisGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Jane StringallGovernorElected by school staffsince 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Criston ThomasGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2022 · until 2028
Felicity MaxwellGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2020 · until 2028
Mrs Allison JakesGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2019

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