Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Wilden CofE VA Primary School

High Street, Bedford, MK44 2PB
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Wilden CofE VA Primary School
Bedford, MK44 2PB
44 Pupils
84 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
16.20% FSM %
22 Boys
22 Girls
About Wilden CofE VA Primary School

Wilden CofE VA Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bedford, Bedford, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 44 pupils on roll. School capacity: 84. Current headteacher: Leigh Pointon.

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 Voluntary aided 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 North Bedfordshire
Ward Great Barford
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10071348
URN 109627
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Dionne Collins Chair of Governors 20/07/2024 01/11/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Alison Simpson Chair of Governors 12/11/2024 11/11/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Nick Bainbridge Governor 27/09/2022 15/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Laura Capon Governor 21/11/2025 21/11/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Dionne Collins Governor 22/02/2023 01/11/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Lee Hodge Governor 28/11/2024 27/11/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Susan Marsh Governor 13/02/2020 12/02/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Aishana Parikh Governor 21/11/2025 21/11/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Leigh Pointon Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sam Redley Governor 28/01/2023 27/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Alison Simpson Governor 12/11/2024 11/11/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Lucy White Governor 27/11/2023 26/11/2027 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wilden CofE VA Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bedford, Bedford.
Wilden CofE VA Primary School has 44 pupils, with a capacity of 84.
Wilden CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, Wilden CofE VA Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Wilden CofE VA Primary School is Mr Leigh Pointon.
Wilden CofE VA Primary School is at High Street, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2PB, in the Bedford local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Wilden CofE VA Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Wilden CofE VA Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Leigh Pointon
High Street, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2PB
01234771313
www.wilden.beds.sch.uk/
Location
MK44 2PB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 109627
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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