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Bedford, Bedford
Cotton End Forest School
Cotton End Forest School is a community school in Bedford, Bedford. The school has 418 pupils on roll.
Community school Primary Ages 2–11 418 PupilsURN 109446
Ofsted Report
Inspected May 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
77%↑ +17pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
93%↑ +20pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
83%↑ +10pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
77%↑ +5pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
95.2%↑ +1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
24.6↓ -4pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
17.0%↓ -7pp
Free School Meals
418 / 630
66%
Capacity
About
School overview
Cotton End Forest School is a community school in Bedford, Bedford. The school has 418 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Karen Headland
Age Range
2 — 11
School Hours
08:45 – 14:15
Telephone
01234740100
Address
Bedford, MK45 3AG
Local Authority
Bedford
The School Day
08:45
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
11:15
Lunch Break
Lunch service and play
14:15
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 13 available
Archery
Athletics
Dance
Football
Gymnastics
Rugby
Tennis
Forest School
Mathletics
ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)
Twinkl
White Rose Maths
Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Coat
Waterproof
Colours
Black
Navy Blue
White
PE Kit
Joggers
Pe Kit
Shorts
Sweatshirt
T-Shirt
Trainers