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Balliol Primary School

Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ER
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Balliol Primary School
Bedford, MK42 7ER
384 Pupils
440 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
33.10% FSM %
203 Boys
181 Girls
About Balliol Primary School

Balliol Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Bedford, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 384 pupils on roll. School capacity: 440. Current headteacher: Louise Youngman.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bedford or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bedford
Region East of England
Administrative District Bedford
Parliamentary Constituency Bedford
Ward Kempston Central & East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074571
URN 109464
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Samantha Lock Chair of Governors 25/09/2024 19/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsty Bicknell Governor 13/10/2024 12/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rachel Dell Governor 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Stuart Dunn Governor 23/09/2021 22/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Anita Evans Governor 20/09/2022 19/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Lock Governor 20/09/2022 19/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Linus Onah Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michele Smith Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Thompson Governor 14/01/2025 13/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Thompson Governor 14/01/2025 13/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Youngman Governor 04/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Balliol Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bedford, Bedford.
Balliol Primary School has 384 pupils, with a capacity of 440.
Balliol Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Balliol Primary School is Mrs Louise Youngman.
Balliol Primary School is at Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7ER, in the Bedford local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Balliol Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Balliol Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Youngman
Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7ER
01234300601
www.balliolschool.co.uk/
Location
MK42 7ER  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 109464
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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