Marston Moreteyne VC School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Walk Marston Moreteyne Bedfordshire MK43 0NE |
| Reference Number | 147183 |
Marston Moreteyne VC School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is the school's first full inspection since its opening, having transitioned from being Church End Lower School. The school places a strong emphasis on student well-being and engagement, fostering a sense of responsibility among pupils while ensuring they feel safe and supported in their learning environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 645 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.68%
Girls: 51.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 59 | 108 |
| 2 | 55 | 60 | 115 |
| 3 | 47 | 59 | 106 |
| 4 | 60 | 59 | 119 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71% |
| African | 4.7% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.6% |
| Indian | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are kind, respectful, and feel safe at school.
- Teachers create engaging lessons that motivate pupils.
- The ambitious curriculum helps pupils progress well.
- Effective phonics teaching supports early reading development.
- Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and make progress.
- The school promotes a respectful and diverse environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teaching quality in some subjects.
- Some pupils have different experiences across the two school sites.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 6 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Thomas Johnson Lower School
Hurst Grove, Lidlington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SB |
1.52 miles |
|
Marston Vale Middle School
The Crescent, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NH |
1.66 miles |
|
Broadmead Lower School
Park Crescent, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NN |
1.82 miles |
|
Holywell School
Red Lion Close, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0JA |
2.46 miles |
|
Cranfield Church of England Academy
Court Road, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DR |
2.51 miles |
|
Wootton Primary School
Bedford Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JT |
2.61 miles |
|
Alameda Middle School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
3.05 miles |
|
Houghton Conquest Lower School
High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3LL |
3.12 miles |
|
The Firs Lower School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
3.16 miles |
|
Russell Lower School
Queens Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TD |
3.34 miles |
|
Willow Grove Primary School
Fisherswood Road, Wixams, Bedfordshire, MK45 3TE |
3.51 miles |
|
Ridgmont Lower School
High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0TS |
3.54 miles |
|
Wixams Tree Primary Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
3.93 miles |
|
Balliol Primary School
Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER |
4.03 miles |
|
Kempston Rural Primary School
Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ |
4.03 miles |
|
Husborne Crawley Lower School
School Lane, Husborne Crawley, Bedfordshire, MK43 0UZ |
4.07 miles |
|
Lakeview School
School Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BH |
4.36 miles |
|
Templefield Lower School
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ |
4.39 miles |
|
Woodland Middle School Academy
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP |
4.41 miles |
|
Maulden Lower School
Church Road, Maulden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU |
4.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY |
1.31 miles |
|
Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT |
2.4 miles |
|
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU |
3.61 miles |
|
Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
3.7 miles |
|
Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
3.78 miles |
|
Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
3.86 miles |
|
Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
4.54 miles |
|
Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
4.84 miles |