Open Other Primary Mixed

Elstow School

Abbey Fields, Bedford, MK42 9GP
Part of: ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS (Multi-academy trust)
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Elstow School
Bedford, MK42 9GP
418 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
20.30% FSM %
202 Boys
216 Girls
About Elstow School

Located in Bedford (MK42 9GP), Elstow School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Bedford.

It has 418 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Sarah Ciantar.

Data for Elstow School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bedford
Region East of England
Administrative District Bedford
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Bedfordshire
Ward Wixams & Wilstead
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Opened 01-04-2017
UKPRN 10063100
URN 144039
Data Last Updated 18-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah Ciantar Local Governor 01/01/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sharon Crisp Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 12/11/2025 11/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Hutchinson Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 09/10/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sharon Crisp Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pauline Duncombe Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jon Hutchinson Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Bodil Isaksen Shared Local Governor - Establishment 23/09/2024 21/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jonathan Johnson Shared Local Governor - Establishment 18/01/2024 17/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Stephanie Loose Shared Local Governor - Establishment 13/12/2024 12/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Loveleen Masih Shared Local Governor - Establishment 23/01/2025 31/07/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Emily Perry Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/10/2023 30/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Priya Rainbank Shared Local Governor - Establishment 25/11/2025 24/11/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
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1.02 km • Bedford
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elstow School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bedford, Bedford.
Elstow School has 418 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Elstow School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Principal at Elstow School is Mrs Sarah Ciantar.
Elstow School is at Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP, in the Bedford local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Elstow School: Does not have a sixth form.
Elstow School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Sarah Ciantar
Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP
01234302300
www.elstowschool.co.uk
Location
MK42 9GP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144039
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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