How many pupils does Cotton End Forest School have?

Cotton End Forest School has 418 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Cotton End Forest School?

The headteacher of Cotton End Forest School is Karen Headland.

What type of school is Cotton End Forest School?

Cotton End Forest School is a Community school with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Cotton End Forest School in?

Cotton End Forest School is in the Bedford local authority area.

Community school Primary Open

Cotton End Forest School

High Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3AG

Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 20 May 2025.

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418

Pupils

17.0%

Free school meals

About this school

Cotton End Forest School is a Community school serving primary age pupils, located in Bedford, Bedfordshire. The school has 418 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 20 May 2025. The Headteacher is Karen Headland. The school is administered by Bedford local authority.

School details

Headteacher: Karen Headland
Local authority: Bedford
Gender: Mixed
URN: 109446

Contact

01234740100 office@cottonendforestschool.co.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Cotton End Forest School are handled by the school or the local authority (Bedford). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

77%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →