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Bassingbourn Primary School
Brook Road, Bassingbourn, Bassingbourn Cp School, Brook Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NP, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.0 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
365
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a KS2 expected reading, writing, and maths achievement of 52%, the school performs above the national average, ranking in the top 79% of schools. However, recent Ofsted ratings indicate that it requires improvement, which may be a concern for some parents. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 69% recommending the school, suggesting there may be areas for growth in community engagement and overall experience.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (88 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of subjects
81%
My child is happy
80%
School keeps me informed
78%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
My child feels safe
72%
I'd recommend this school
69%
Progress is communicated
64%
My child makes good progress
61%
School supports development
59%
Behaviour is good
57%
School responds to concerns
51%
School has high expectations
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.3%
Asian Other3.6%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
White Irish0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.07537, -0.06179 · SG8 5NP
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110602
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bassingbourn Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bassingbourn Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Bassingbourn Primary School a good school?
Bassingbourn Primary School scores 3.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bassingbourn Primary School?
Based on 88 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bassingbourn Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
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