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John Donne Church of England Primary School
High Street, Blunham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.8 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
121
Capacity
208
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
Parents should note that while the school has a low LocaleIQ score, indicating challenges compared to others in the area, it does serve a small community of 121 pupils. However, recent Ofsted ratings show that it requires improvement, and the Key Stage 2 results reflect that only 29% of students are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, with just 6% achieving higher standards. This suggests a need for significant enhancement in academic performance.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 29% | Bottom 2% 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 British85.1%
White Other5.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Location
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52.14786, -0.31547 · MK44 3NL
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109615
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.johndonne.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is John Donne Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
John Donne Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is John Donne Church of England Primary School a good school?
John Donne Church of England Primary School scores 1.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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