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Maulden Lower School

Community school · Bedford · MK45 2AU

Ages 2–9 · 166 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

6.6%

Admissions demand

1.10 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-05-10

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.2%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
4.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
99

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.10 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

33

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

29

Total preferences (any rank)
54
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
4
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill111%

166 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
166
Boys / girls
91 / 75
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
166 / 150 (111%)
Free school meals
9.9%
FSM pupils
14
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 2–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Kathryn Dwyer

Location

Address
Church Road, Maulden
Postcode
MK45 2AU
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 2–9, in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, 166 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 9.9%.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Primary schools in Bedford
67
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK45
23
Primary in MK45
17
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Primary in Central Bedfordshire LA
95

Nearby primary schools

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

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    • FSM4.8%
    • Demand1.21

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    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM5.0%
    • Demand0.83

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  • Greenfield CofE VC Lower School

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    • FSM6.3%
    • Demand0.94

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    • FSM11.8%
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  • Silsoe CofE VC Lower School

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    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM8.4%
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  • Kingsmoor Lower School

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    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM14.1%
    • Demand0.95

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  • Houghton Conquest Lower School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 2–9

    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM21.8%
    • Demand1.45

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  • Templefield Lower School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 2–9

    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM9.4%
    • Demand0.98

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kathryn Dwyer
Telephone
01525402286
Website
www.mauldenlower.com

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