SchoolScoresLaburnum Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Laburnum Road, Sandy, SG19 1HQ
01767 680691 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 18 November 2025 , published 18 January 2026.
In short: 7 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Central Bedfordshire comparisons use the 6 of its 95 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 89 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 58% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 53% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 89% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 49% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 83% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 82% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 80% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 54% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 68% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 70% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 86% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Central Bedfordshire figures pool parents at the Central Bedfordshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
63% — 13 points above the Central Bedfordshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 50% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 61% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Central Bedfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 21 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 47 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Sandy. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.3% | 13.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Sandy. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 8 state primary schools in Sandy. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 11.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Sandy. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Sandy. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Sandy. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 8 state primary schools in Sandy. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 8 state primary schools in Sandy. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Sandy. Higher than 25% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.3 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Sandy. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Sandy. Higher than 71% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Robert Peel Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Swithun's CofE VC Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maple Tree Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Donne CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moggerhanger Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northill CofE Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Caldecote CofE Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Everton Heath Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Barford CofE Primary Academy 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Laburnum Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Laburnum Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 18 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Laburnum Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Laburnum Primary School?
96% of the 47 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Laburnum Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Laburnum Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put Laburnum Primary School as their first choice for 21 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 21 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150629.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.