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Polam School

Other independent school in Bedford (Bedford).

Pupils
99
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
3.0%
2025/26
Capacity
48%
99 / 207 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

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

At Polam, there has always been a clear belief at the heart of school life: children thrive when they feel safe, supported, and valued as individuals. This belief shapes our ethos, guides our values, and underpins the way the school cares for and educates its pupils.

By placing wellbeing alongside learning, Polam creates an environment where confidence, curiosity, and kindness can flourish. These principles are reflected in our CORE values and have continued to guide the school as it has grown and evolved over time.

Values, Ethos & History Our CORE Values at Polam, our CORE values sit at the very heart of school life - they are the foundation on which everything else is built. Curiosity, Optimism, Resilience, and Empathy shape how we teach, how we care for children, and how our community works together each day.

By living these values in everyday experiences, children develop not only strong learning habits, but also the character, confidence, and kindness that help them grow into thoughtful, capable individuals.

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

Enrichment

5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Climbing
  • Cooking
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Swimming

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award

Key facts

URN
109720
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
1 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
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
Opened
1923

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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