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OpenPrimaryURN 144746

Great Ouse Primary Academy

Free schools · Bedford · MK40 4TJ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

455

Local authority

Bedford

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (primary), Ages 3–11, in Bedford, Bedford, 455 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 18.7%.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Primary schools in Bedford
67
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK40
11
Primary in MK40
8
Open schools in Bedford LA
86
Primary in Bedford LA
55

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BedfordNear MK40

Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144746

Location

Address
Seaforth Gardens
Postcode
MK40 4TJ
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Bedford

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
455
Boys / girls
233 / 222
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
455 / 420 (108%)
Free school meals
18.7%
FSM pupils
85
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: MERIDIAN TRUST
Academy trust
MERIDIAN TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01234907890
Website
www.greatouse.beds.sch.uk

Official links