Elstow School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Elstow School
Address: Abbey Fields, Elstow
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK42 9GP
Telephone Number: 01234 302300
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Advantage Schools
Sponsor: Advantage Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Sarah Ciantar
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 413 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.1%

Location and administration

URN: 144039
DfE Number: 822/2045
UKPRN: 10063100
UPRN: 10033183396
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: Mid Bedfordshire (E14001359)
Electoral Ward: Wixams & Wilstead (E05014516)

Easting & Northing: 505263E, 247143N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 6' 47.65" N 0° 27' 50.71" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4G7P+79

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Ciantar - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sharon Crisp - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Sharon Crisp - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 18 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2027.
  • Mrs Pauline Duncombe - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 May 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Johnson - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 18 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 January 2028.
  • Ms Stephanie Loose - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Ms Emily Perry - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Priya Rainbank - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • Ms Gagan Sidhu - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Sophie Stock - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 January 2030.