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The Bellbird Primary School
Link Road, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3GB, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.8 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
410
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 70% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 2% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation within the local community.
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Last inspected: 9 July 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%. | 70% | Top 36% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.4%
White Other9.0%
Asian Indian7.1%
Mixed W+Asian6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black African1.5%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.12415, 0.17035 · CB22 3GB
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN135132
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thebellbird.cambs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bellbird Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Bellbird Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is The Bellbird Primary School a good school?
The Bellbird Primary School scores 50.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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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