Compare Gravenhurst Academy and Great Denham Primary School and Tennyson Road Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Gravenhurst Academy (Primary) in Bedford; Great Denham Primary School (Primary) in Bedford; Tennyson Road Primary School (Primary) in Luton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Gravenhurst Academy, Great Denham Primary School and Tennyson Road Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and foundation school type located around Bedford, Bedfordshire and Luton, Bedfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Gravenhurst Academy), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Great Denham Primary School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 500, combined total ≈ 1,500, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited and TENNYSON LEARNING COMMUNITY.

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Attribute	Gravenhurst Academy MK45 4HY	Great Denham Primary School MK40 4GG	Tennyson Road Primary School LU1 3RS
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Foundation school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4HY	Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4GG	Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3RS
Latest Ofsted	1 24 Apr 2024	1 2 Jul 2024	1 1 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	75	650	750
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited	Bedford (822)	TENNYSON LEARNING COMMUNITY
Website	www.gravenhurstacademy.org.uk	www.greatdenhamprimary.org.uk	www.tennysonroad.school
Telephone	01462711257	01234266245	01582723230
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Gravenhurst Academy

MK45 4HY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK45 4HY
Ofsted: 1 24 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited
Website: www.gravenhurstacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01462711257

Great Denham Primary School

MK40 4GG

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 4GG
Ofsted: 1 2 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bedford (822)
Website: www.greatdenhamprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01234266245

Tennyson Road Primary School

LU1 3RS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 3RS
Ofsted: 1 1 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: TENNYSON LEARNING COMMUNITY
Website: www.tennysonroad.school
Telephone: 01582723230

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.