Bedford Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bedford Primary School
Address: Quarry Road, Bootle
Town/City: Liverpool
County: Merseyside
Postcode: L20 9LJ
Telephone Number: 0151 922 1467
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Southport Learning Trust
Sponsor: Southport Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Braithwaite
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 393 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 52.9%

Location and administration

URN: 149829
DfE Number: 343/2093
UKPRN: 10092362
UPRN: 41075656
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Sefton (E08000014)
Constituency: Bootle (E14001113)
Electoral Ward: Bootle East (E05016329)

Easting & Northing: 334978E, 394920N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 26' 51.55" N 2° 58' 49.27" W
Plus Code: 9C5VC2X9+3V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ruth Braithwaite - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2008 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Laura Doherty - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2027.
  • Cherith Hancock - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2030.
  • Mr Thomas Allan Jones - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 June 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2030.
  • Mrs Caitlin Venables - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • Stephanie Wardale - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2030.
  • Mrs Carole Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 April 2029.
  • Josie Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2029.