Renhold VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Bedford (Bedford).
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 Renhold VC Primary School on behalf of the children, staff and governors we are delighted to welcome you to the Renhold VC Primary School website. 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. At our school, we prepare children not only for success in their primary education but also for life beyond the classroom.
Our inquisitive learners are encouraged to ask questions, explore new ideas, and think creatively, fostering a love of learning that will stay with them for life. We offer an ambitious curriculum, designed to challenge and inspire, ensuring that every child is equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the future.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
- White Rose Maths
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Woodland TrustRecognised award
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 109603
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Cook | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kat Edwards | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Miss Sophie Shankland Mann | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Natasha Williams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Kat Grant | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jill Burrows | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Patricia Cox Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Lisa Larham Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Anthony Mensah Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ian Strange Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 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