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Bushmead Primary School
Bushmead Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8BT, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.2 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
380
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in a parent satisfaction rate of 94%. While 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 2% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, the school performs better than 56% of schools nationally, making it a respectable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Behaviour is good
97%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
90%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
White Other5.8%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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52.21948, -0.29692 · PE19 8BT
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN132031
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.bushmead.cambs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bushmead Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bushmead Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Bushmead Primary School a good school?
Bushmead Primary School scores 55.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Bushmead Primary School?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bushmead Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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