SchoolScoresSt Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Brunts Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 0LY
01767 312311 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 10 March 2026 , published 16 July 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 3 needs attention, 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. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| 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. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
103 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 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 10% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 91% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 7% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 89% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 7% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 83% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 12% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 19% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 92 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 5% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 80% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 27 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 9% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 68% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 6% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61%said yes | 86% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 57 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 45 |
| Of those, offered a place | 45 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 143 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 0.8
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 8 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 13.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 11.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 86% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.0 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Lawnside Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Biggleswade Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Caldecote CofE Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Langford Village Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sutton CofE VA Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 strong, 3 expected
- St Swithun's CofE VC Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northill CofE Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Dunton CofE Junior School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Laburnum Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southill Lower School 3.0 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 St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 10 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
Would parents recommend St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School?
61% of the 103 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 45 families put St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School as their first choice for 57 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 45 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 109595.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.