Open Independent Mixed

Polam School

45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU
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Polam School
Bedford, MK40 2BU
96 Pupils
207 Capacity
1–9 Age Range
— FSM %
48 Boys
48 Girls
About Polam School

Polam School is a mixed-gender Independent schools located in Bedford, Bedford, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 1–9. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 96 pupils on roll. School capacity: 207. Current headteacher: Darren O'Neil.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Bedford
Region East of England
Administrative District Bedford
Parliamentary Constituency Bedford
Ward Harpur
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 1 / 10
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-09-1923
UKPRN 10080763
URN 109720
Data Last Updated 29-08-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Polam School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Bedford, Bedford.
Polam School has 96 pupils, with a capacity of 207.
Polam School caters for pupils aged 1 to 9.
The admissions policy at Polam School is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at Polam School is Mr Darren O'Neil.
Polam School is at 45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU, in the Bedford local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Polam School: Does not have a sixth form.
Polam School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr Darren O'Neil
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU
01234261864
www.polamschool.co.uk
Location
MK40 2BU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 109720
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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