Westoning Lower School is a mainstream primary school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, for children aged 2 to 9. In January 2026, 12 of its 115 pupils (10.4%) were getting SEN support and 2 (1.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–9
- 115 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Central Bedfordshire.
10.4% get SEN support
12 of 115 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
1.7% have an EHC plan
2 of 115 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 2 to 9
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 115 (places for 150)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jacqueline Boyle
- Part of
- The Pyramid Schools Trust
- Free school meals
- 27.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 147994
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Central Bedfordshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2015; school remains Good (June 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2024).
Contact and getting there
High Street, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5JH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Harlington Upper School Mainstream + base · Ages 13–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Parkfields Middle School Mainstream + base · Ages 9–13 · Ofsted: Good 2.7 miles
- Esland Bedford School Independent · Ages 8–18 4.1 miles
- The Chiltern School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 4.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Harlington Lower School Primary · Ages 4–9 · SEN support 10.8%, EHC plans 0.8% 1.2 miles
- Flitwick Lower School Primary · Ages 2–9 · SEN support 8.6%, EHC plans 2.1% 1.3 miles
- Kingsmoor Lower School Primary · Ages 2–9 · SEN support 26.9%, EHC plans 3% 1.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Central Bedfordshire SEND schools in Central Bedfordshire
Questions about Westoning Lower School
How many pupils at Westoning Lower School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 12 of the 115 pupils (10.4%) were getting SEN support and 2 (1.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Westoning Lower School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Westoning Lower School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Westoning Lower School?
Through Central Bedfordshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Westoning Lower School?
You can ask for Westoning Lower School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Westoning Lower School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Harlington Upper School, about 1.1 miles away.
Where is Westoning Lower School?
High Street, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5JH, in Central Bedfordshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.