Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Pulloxhill Road Greenfield Bedfordshire MK45 5ES |
| Reference Number | 137290 |
Greenfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Lower School has been rated as good overall, with outstanding behaviour and attitudes among its pupils. The school, which has not been inspected previously under the current framework, demonstrates a strong sense of community, where pupils are motivated to learn and behave exceptionally well. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, and most pupils achieve commendable results, especially in early reading and phonics. However, the school is in the process of refining its curriculum and ensuring that all staff are fully equipped to deliver the updated expectations consistently across all subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 153 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.06%
Girls: 52.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| 2 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Greenfield CofE VC Lower School | |
| 30 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
| 07 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display exemplary behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
- Strong sense of community with high levels of respect and empathy among pupils.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, fostering good achievement.
- Effective early years provision that prepares children well for Year 1.
- Pupils develop a love of reading and most are confident, fluent readers by the end of key stage 1.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff are still familiarizing themselves with the updated curriculum expectations.
- Not all pupils receive work that aligns with the ambitious curriculum aims.
- Checks on pupils' learning are not used precisely enough to inform next steps, leading to unmet needs for some learners.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Kingsmoor Lower School
Kingsmoor Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1EY |
1.02 miles |
|
Flitwick Lower School
Temple Way, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1LU |
1.42 miles |
|
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4GP |
1.46 miles |
|
Templefield Lower School
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ |
1.55 miles |
|
Woodland Middle School Academy
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP |
1.58 miles |
|
Maulden Lower School
Church Road, Maulden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU |
1.87 miles |
|
Westoning Lower School
High Street, Westoning, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 5JH |
1.9 miles |
|
Russell Lower School
Queens Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TD |
2.1 miles |
|
The Firs Lower School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
2.25 miles |
|
Alameda Middle School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
2.36 miles |
|
Harlington Lower School
Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6PD |
2.75 miles |
|
Orchard School & Nursery
Higham Gobion Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RB |
2.87 miles |
|
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
High Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, MK45 4BE |
2.92 miles |
|
Ramsey Manor Lower School
Manor Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4NS |
3.16 miles |
|
Arnold Academy
Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ |
3.28 miles |
|
Gravenhurst Academy
High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HY |
3.54 miles |
|
Houghton Conquest Lower School
High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3LL |
4.2 miles |
|
Shillington Lower School
Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3NX |
4.23 miles |
|
Sundon Lower School
Streatley Road, Upper Sundon, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3PQ |
4.38 miles |
|
Parkfields Middle School
Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB |
4.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU |
1.82 miles |
|
Esland Bedford School
Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS |
2.42 miles |
|
Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX |
2.58 miles |