Derwent Primary School

A good foundation school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Derwent Primary School.

Henlow, SG166BA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 January 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hitchin Road
Henlow, SG166BA
Phone
1462812047
Website
derwentschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109457
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hitchin Road, Henlow, SG16 6BA
Website
http://www.derwentschool.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Derwent and Southill Federation
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
300
Free School Meals
10.8% (32 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.3% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
53.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.7 (7.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 109.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
33
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
300 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-4.0 per year)

Down -4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We respect ourselves; We respect others; We respect our environment."

We respect ourselves We respect others We respect our environment

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Derwent Primary School from Executive Headteacher Tenille Rimmer. The school is values-led, inclusive, and emphasises safeguarding, early wraparound care, pastoral support, and strong leadership with phase leads and safeguarding leads.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club

Sports

Athletics Tag Rugby Gymnastics Football Netball Boccia Multi-skills

Facilities

Music and Dance Studio Design and Technology (DT) room Extensive grounds with netball, football and basketball facilities Netball court Football pitches Basketball hard standing Two play park areas Forest School area with mud kitchen Reading corners Car park with electric vehicle charging points Disabled parking spots

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-based curriculum sequences aligned to the National Curriculum Enrichment trips and themed events Specialist teaching in Mathematics and English; Early Years phonics and Inspiring Music Broad range of subjects including Art, Computing, Geography, History, English, Maths, Music, PE, PSHE, RE, Science Promotion of equality and inclusion under the Equality Act 2010 and SEND Regulations

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and After School Club, Sunshine Room used for pastoral support in the school day.

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions are via Local Authority; the school was full for 2025-2026; priority in admissions for service families.

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