Ridgmont Lower School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ridgmont Lower School
Address: High Street, Ridgmont
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK43 0TS
Telephone Number: 01525 280236
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-9)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Allison Jakes
Capacity: 90
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 11 (82% boys & 18% girls)
Enrollment: 12% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.2%

Location and administration

URN: 109476
DfE Number: 823/2118
UKPRN: 10077785
UPRN: 100081211225
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire (E14001359)
Electoral Ward: Cranfield & Marston Moretaine (E05014402)

Easting & Northing: 497530E, 235964N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 0' 51.04" N 0° 34' 48.59" W
Plus Code: 9C4X2C79+MW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Paul Bowyer - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Paul Bowyer - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Allison Jakes - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Felicity Maxwell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Robert Morris - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Robert Morris - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Jane Stringall - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Christine Sweetnam - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Criston Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2026.