Templefield Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK45 1AJ · Central Bedfordshire
#222 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#1708 of 15,697 nationally
About Templefield Lower School
Templefield 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 290 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 222nd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (83th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 290; capacity filled 96.7%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; Templefield Lower School ranks 8th 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%)9.4%
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 Templefield Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 290
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Templefield Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Woodland Middle School Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
645 students · 73 m away
Flitwick Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
336 students · 494 m away
Kingsmoor Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
167 students · 857 m away
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students · 1.6 km away
The Firs Lower School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
350 students · 2.5 km away
Westoning Lower School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
115 students · 2.5 km away
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
Greenfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
145 students · 2.5 km away
Russell Lower School
Ampthill · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
437 students · 2.6 km away
Alameda Middle School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
720 students · 2.7 km away
Maulden Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
166 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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292 students
Little Paxton Primary School
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292 students
Rodings Primary School
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293 students
Caister Infant With Nursery School
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287 students
Wheatfields Primary School
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287 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Templefield Lower School a good school?
Templefield Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 83.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #222 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 Templefield Lower School rank in East of England?
Templefield Lower School ranks #222 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #1708 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Templefield Lower School?
Templefield Lower School had 290 students in 2025.
Is Templefield Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
Templefield Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Templefield Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Templefield Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.