SchoolScoresStudham Village CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Church Road, Studham, LU6 2QD
01582 872337 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 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 1st highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern Joint 38th highest of 58 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 25th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 43%). 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
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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 19 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 70th highest of 95 state primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 13.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 50th highest of 95 state primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 94th highest of 95 state primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 11.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 39th highest of 95 state primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 70th lowest of 94 state primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 74th lowest of 94 state primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 95 state primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 95 state primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. 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 70th highest of 95 state primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 35th highest of 95 state primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Dagnall VA CofE School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Kensworth CofE Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Gaddesden CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Markyate Village School and Nursery 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gaddesden Row JMI School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Great Gaddesden CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Studham Village CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Studham Village CofE Academy?
93% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Studham Village CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Studham Village CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Studham Village CofE Academy as their first choice for 15 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 13 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 148234.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.