SchoolScoresRaynsford CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of RAYNSFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Park Lane, Henlow, SG16 6AT
01462 812319 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 January 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Central Bedfordshire comparisons use the 59 of its 95 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 36 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 Joint 41st highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 28th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 33rd highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 15th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern Joint 36th highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND Joint 2nd highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 68% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 34th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 31%). 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
21 pupils in this year group.
81% — 31 points above the Central Bedfordshire average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 50% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 95% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 61% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 105 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.3
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Henlow. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 13.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Henlow. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Henlow. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 11.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Henlow. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Henlow. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Henlow. Lower than 97% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Henlow. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Henlow. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Henlow. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.8 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Henlow. Higher than 20% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.9 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Henlow. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 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
- Clifton All Saints Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Derwent Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gothic Mede Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Langford Village Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shefford Lower School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Stondon Lower School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- Roecroft Lower School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Fairfield Park Lower School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025
- Southill Lower School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 strong, 1 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Raynsford CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Raynsford CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Raynsford CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Raynsford CofE Academy?
90% of the 73 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Raynsford CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Raynsford CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Raynsford CofE Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 27 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 139473.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.