Maulden Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK45 2AU · Central Bedfordshire
#251 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#1925 of 15,697 nationally
About Maulden Lower School
Maulden Lower School is a local authority primary located in Bedford, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 166 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 81.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 251st of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (81th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 166; capacity filled 110.7%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; Maulden Lower School ranks 10th 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)9.9%
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 Maulden Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 166
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 110.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Maulden Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Russell Lower School
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437 students · 2.3 km away
The Firs Lower School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
350 students · 2.8 km away
Alameda Middle School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
720 students · 2.8 km away
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students · 2.9 km away
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
Greenfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
145 students · 3.0 km away
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
Clophill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
134 students · 3.1 km away
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
251 students · 3.4 km away
Kingsmoor Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
167 students · 3.5 km away
Houghton Conquest Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
139 students · 3.9 km away
Templefield Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
290 students · 4.0 km away
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High Leigh Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maulden Lower School a good school?
Maulden Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 81.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #251 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 Maulden Lower School rank in East of England?
Maulden Lower School ranks #251 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #1925 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Maulden Lower School?
Maulden Lower School had 166 students in 2025.
Is Maulden Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
Maulden Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Maulden Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Maulden Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.