Great Denham Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK40 4GG · Bedford
#597 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#4823 of 15,697 nationally
About Great Denham Primary School
Great Denham Primary School is a local authority primary located in Bedford, in the Bedford local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 677 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 65.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 597th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (72th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 677; capacity filled 104.2%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; Great Denham Primary School ranks 19th of 88 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)72%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Great Denham Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 677
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 104.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 72%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Great Denham Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St James' CofE Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
194 students · 776 m away
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Bedford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,422 students · 911 m away
Westfield Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
298 students · 1.0 km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
271 students · 1.2 km away
Queen's Park Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
446 students · 1.2 km away
Bedford Road Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
365 students · 1.5 km away
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students · 1.8 km away
Kempston Rural Primary School
Kempston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
439 students · 1.8 km away
Camestone School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students · 2.1 km away
Balliol Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
355 students · 2.1 km away
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Hampton Hargate Primary School
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Catton Grove Primary School
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Earls Hall Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Great Denham Primary School a good school?
Great Denham Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 65.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #597 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Great Denham Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Denham Primary School ranks #597 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #4823 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Great Denham Primary School?
Great Denham Primary School had 677 students in 2025.
Is Great Denham Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Great Denham Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Great Denham Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Great Denham Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.