How many pupils does Bedford Primary School have?

Bedford Primary School has 407 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Bedford Primary School?

The headteacher of Bedford Primary School is Ruth Braithwaite.

What type of school is Bedford Primary School?

Bedford Primary School is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Bedford Primary School in?

Bedford Primary School is in the Sefton local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Bedford Primary School

Quarry Road, Bootle, Sefton, Merseyside, L20 9LJ

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 3 March 2022). Last inspected 21 April 2026.

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407

Pupils

51.1%

Free school meals

1 April 2023

Opened

About this school

Bedford Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Sefton, Merseyside. The school has 407 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 3 March 2022). Last inspected 21 April 2026. The Headteacher is Ruth Braithwaite. The school is administered by Sefton local authority. It belongs to SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST. It opened in 1 April 2023.

School details

Headteacher: Ruth Braithwaite
Trust: SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
Local authority: Sefton
Gender: Mixed
URN: 149829

Contact

01519221467 admin@bedfordps.co.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

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

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

38%

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 →