Balliol Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Balliol Primary School
Address: Balliol Road, Kempston
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK42 7ER
Telephone Number: 01234 300601
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Louise Youngman
Capacity: 440
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 355 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.4%

Location and administration

URN: 109464
DfE Number: 822/2064
UKPRN: 10074571
UPRN: 100081210339
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: Bedford (E14001084)
Electoral Ward: Kempston Central & East (E05014504)

Easting & Northing: 502572E, 247046N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 6' 46.33" N 0° 30' 12.23" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4F7W+4J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Kempston Academy (0.5km)
  2. Ridgeway School (0.6km)
  3. Greys Education Centre (0.6km)
  4. Rivertree Free School (0.9km)
  5. Bedford Road Primary Academy (0.9km)
  6. Kempston Rural Primary School (1.0km)
  7. Springfield Primary School (1.2km)
  8. Daubeney Academy (1.3km)
  9. Grange Academy (1.3km)
  10. Camestone School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Mrs Kirsty Bicknell - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 October 2028.
  • Mrs Jo Brown - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 January 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Dell - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Mrs Anita Evans - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 July 2026.
  • Mrs Anita Evans - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 July 2030.
  • Mrs Sam Lock - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 September 2030.
  • Mrs Samantha Lock - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 September 2026.
  • Mrs Samantha Lock - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 September 2026.
  • Dr Linus Onah - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
  • Mr David Rogers - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mrs Michele Smith - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Wilmot - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Mrs Louise Youngman - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).