St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School.

Biggleswade, SG180LY Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
9 June 2011
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
Brunts Lane
Biggleswade, SG180LY
Phone
1767312311
Website
standrewslowerschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109595
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Brunts Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 0LY
Website
www.standrewslowerschool.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
1020 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
824
Free School Meals
10.4% (86 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.0 (6.5 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
103
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
824 pupils
4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"ASPIRE BELIEVE CELEBRATE"

Honesty Joy Peace Thankfulness Humility Co-operation Tolerance Forgiveness Respect Freedom Responsibility Love

St Andrew's is a Church of England Voluntary Controlled School in the Diocese of St. Albans, with a church partnership and a Christian Values focus integrated into school life.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Head Teacher Mrs S Rolfe, highlighting the motto ASPIRE BELIEVE CELEBRATE and the value of a strong home–school partnership.

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS Curriculum (Early Years Foundation Stage) National Curriculum subjects (English, Maths, Science, etc.) Phonics teaching based on Unlocking Letters and Sounds Reading schemes including Oxford Reading Tree Topic-based and cross-curricular teaching with learning targets and ongoing assessment Educational visits and events to enhance learning Religious Education following the Diocese of St. Albans Agreed Syllabus and use of church resources for teaching

SEND Provision

SEND provisions include in-school SENDCos (Selina Bailey in East; Deborah Gotts and Elaine Ross-Smith in West) supported by Initial Concerns forms, SEND Support Plans and Education, Health and Care Plans; liaison with Educational Psychologists and other professionals; use of My Family Coach to support parents; Central Bedfordshire Council SEND Local Offer resources.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. The school provides information about reception intake (starting in September) and policies for admissions, including arrangements for pupils with disabilities. Applicants are directed to CBC for admissions, with policy documents available (e.g., Admissions Policy 2025/2026, 2026 policy, and related determinations).

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