Templefield Lower School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Malham Close Flitwick Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 1AJ |
| Reference Number | 109527 |
Templefield Lower School is performing well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in May 2017. The school provides a happy and supportive environment for pupils, where strong relationships among students and staff foster a sense of safety and trust. The curriculum is broad and balances academic learning with opportunities for personal development, and the school excels in its approach to reading, ensuring that children develop a love for literature from an early age.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 313 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.2%
Girls: 50.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 2 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 | 51 |
| 4 | 28 | 27 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| African | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 24 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have positive relationships with each other and staff.
- The school environment is calm and purposeful.
- Reading is taught effectively with a well-structured phonics program.
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support and access the same curriculum.
- The curriculum is carefully planned to build pupils' knowledge and skills.
- Staff prioritize well-being and work collaboratively.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject leaders lack the knowledge to effectively monitor curriculum implementation.
- New governors are not fully informed about their roles and the impact of leaders’ actions.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Woodland Middle School Academy
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP |
0.05 miles |
|
Flitwick Lower School
Temple Way, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1LU |
0.31 miles |
|
Kingsmoor Lower School
Kingsmoor Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1EY |
0.53 miles |
|
The Firs Lower School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
1.54 miles |
|
Westoning Lower School
High Street, Westoning, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 5JH |
1.55 miles |
|
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
Pulloxhill Road, Greenfield, Bedfordshire, MK45 5ES |
1.55 miles |
|
Russell Lower School
Queens Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TD |
1.62 miles |
|
Alameda Middle School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
1.67 miles |
|
Maulden Lower School
Church Road, Maulden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU |
2.47 miles |
|
Harlington Lower School
Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6PD |
2.63 miles |
|
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4GP |
3 miles |
|
Eversholt Lower School
Church End, Eversholt, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 9DU |
3.35 miles |
|
Ridgmont Lower School
High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS |
3.44 miles |
|
Thomas Johnson Lower School
Hurst Grove, Lidlington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SB |
3.65 miles |
|
Parkfields Middle School
Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB |
3.98 miles |
|
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
High Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, MK45 4BE |
4.13 miles |
|
Toddington St George Church of England School
Manor Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AJ |
4.13 miles |
|
Orchard School & Nursery
Higham Gobion Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RB |
4.15 miles |
|
Houghton Conquest Lower School
High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3LL |
4.16 miles |
|
Husborne Crawley Lower School
School Lane, Husborne Crawley, Bedfordshire, MK43 0UZ |
4.37 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU |
1.02 miles |
|
Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX |
2.61 miles |
|
Esland Bedford School
Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS |
3.94 miles |
|
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY |
4.87 miles |