Ridgmont Lower School is a community school serving families in Bedford and the wider Central Bedfordshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 9. It currently has 9 pupils on roll with space for 90, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 20 June 2023, awarding it a Good rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.