# Elstow School — Bedford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Sarah Ciantar

## Contact

- **Address:** Abbeyfields Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GP
- **Phone:** 01234 302300
- **Website:** https://www.elstowschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bedford/elstow-school-18342

## About

We are very proud of our pupils and work hard to ensure we create a warm, inclusive atmosphere where children are comfortable making mistakes, where they try their best and we ensure they learn how to behave in school and in society.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2016
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2016

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A truly exceptional school!: We've been blown away by the quality of education at Elstow School. The SEND support is excellent, and my child has really thrived in their Key Stage 3 classes. The school's focus on integrity, ambition, and excellence is evident in everything they do. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Our child thrives at Elstow School!: My child has been at Elstow School for a year now, and I'm consistently impressed with the warmth and inclusiveness of the school community. The facilities are excellent, and my child loves attending the clubs and activities on offer. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A great all-rounder!: We've had a fantastic experience at Elstow School so far. The teachers are engaging, the curriculum is well-rounded, and the values of integrity, ambition, and excellence really shine through. Highly recommended! *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — A solid, if unremarkable, experience: My child left Elstow School a few years ago, and while we had some great times, I do feel that the school could benefit from a bit more variety in its extracurricular activities. That being said, the teachers were always supportive, and my child made some wonderful friends. *(May 2021)*

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