Open State Primary Mixed

Ridgmont Lower School

High Street, Bedford, MK43 0TS
9 Pupils
90 Capacity
3–9 Age Range
25.00% FSM %
8 Boys
1 Girls
About Ridgmont Lower School

Ridgmont Lower School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Bedford and the surrounding area in Central Bedfordshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–9 is part of the East of England region.

It has 9 pupils on roll. School capacity: 90. Current headteacher: Allison Jakes.

Information on Ridgmont Lower School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Bedfordshire
Ward Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: 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 10077785
URN 109476
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Christine Sweetnam Chair of Governors 01/09/2021 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Bowyer Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Paul Bowyer Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Allison Jakes Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Felicity Maxwell Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Robert Morris Governor 23/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by LA
Mr Robert Morris Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by LA
Ms Jane Stringall Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Criston Thomas Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Frequently Asked Questions
Ridgmont Lower School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire.
Ridgmont Lower School has 9 pupils, with a capacity of 90.
Ridgmont Lower School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9.
The Headteacher at Ridgmont Lower School is Mrs Allison Jakes.
Ridgmont Lower School is at High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, MK43 0TS, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Ridgmont Lower School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ridgmont Lower School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Allison Jakes
High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, MK43 0TS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 109476
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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