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Raynsford Church of England Academy
Park Lane, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AT, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.3 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
238
Capacity
234
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 81% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2015Older 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (73 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
93%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School keeps me informed
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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52.03184, -0.28454 · SG16 6AT
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN139473
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.raynsfordacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Raynsford Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Raynsford Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2015.
Is Raynsford Church of England Academy a good school?
Raynsford Church of England Academy scores 79.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 Raynsford Church of England Academy?
Based on 73 Ofsted Parent View responses, Raynsford Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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