Bedford Road Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bedford Road Primary Academy
Address: Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
Town/City: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK42 8QH
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01234 851011
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Knowledge Schools Trust
Sponsor: Knowledge Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Alex Holdsworth
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 365 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.1%

Location and administration

URN: 150474
DfE Number: 822/2012
UKPRN: 10094072
UPRN: 100081210459
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Bedford (E06000055)
Constituency: Bedford (E14001084)
Electoral Ward: Kempston North (E05014505)

Easting & Northing: 503021E, 247801N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 7' 10.46" N 0° 29' 47.81" W
Plus Code: 9C4X4G93+R9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Rivertree Free School (0.3km)
  2. Greys Education Centre (0.3km)
  3. Grange Academy (0.4km)
  4. Camestone School (0.8km)
  5. Balliol Primary School (0.9km)
  6. Daubeney Academy (1.0km)
  7. Springfield Primary School (1.0km)
  8. St John's School (1.3km)
  9. Kempston Academy (1.3km)
  10. Kempston Rural Primary School (1.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Tyson Evans - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mr Rob Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Ms Susan Hoath - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Ms Beth Laubscher - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mr Lincoln Lendor - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Mr Frank Maddison - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 February 2030.
  • Ms Suzanna Neate - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
  • Ms Natalie Nilletti - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Ms Shannan Robb - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Ms Ester Truter - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 December 2027.
  • Mr Richard Ward - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 March 2028.
  • Ms Kelly Wynn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 April 2029.