The Duke of Bedford Primary School was built in 1940 as an ‘all age’ school, catering for children between the ages of five and 15 years. It is now a primary school, with children leaving at 11.

As a result of our secondary ‘heritage’ we have the advantage of a large building, with spacious classrooms. Our grounds are extensive, with attractive gardens containing a variety of trees, hedging and a field.

Our playground has a ‘quiet area’ with seating and shrubs, for children to escape the bustle of the main play area if they wish. We have a ‘Trim Trail’ on our field, which is made up of play equipment designed to aid children's fitness. There is a Children's Centre on the site, which provides a valuable resource for the whole community.

The school is a strong community.  Our vision is to provide a stimulating and caring learning community which fosters individual responsibility and mutual respect.  We aim to:

• Provide a stimulating curriculum and supportive learning environment

• Develop the skills, confidence and independence to become successful learners

• Encourage children to understand and respect others appreciating the different ways people live.

• Help children to see that their contribution impacts both locally and globally.

The values that we look for in our school and ourselves are:

• Honesty

• Empathy

• Achievement

• Respect

• Teamwork