Templefield Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 2-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Malham Close, MK45 1AJ |
| School Website | www.templefield-lower.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1525713625 |
| URN | 109527 |
School Census
| Total | 277 |
| Girls/Boys | 137/140 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.5%/50.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 30 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/05/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/05/2017 | Good |
| 13/05/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/05/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/05/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 18 January 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 24 May 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 October 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 May 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 19 July 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 May 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 28 June 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 March 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 11 March 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 94 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 49 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 35 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 92 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Flitwick Lower School
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Kingsmoor Lower School
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