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Derwent Primary School
Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.5 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
371
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, the school boasts an impressive 78% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by its above-average overall performance, although only 6% of students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a solid educational environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.1%
Asian Other5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
White Other3.5%
Black African3.2%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.01133, -0.29743 · SG16 6BA
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109457
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.derwentschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Derwent Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Derwent Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2014.
Is Derwent Primary School a good school?
Derwent Primary School scores 66.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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