Raynsford Church of England Academy

A good academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Raynsford Church of England Academy.

Henlow, SG166AT Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
28 January 2015
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Park Lane
Henlow, SG166AT
Phone
1462812319
Website
raynsfordacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139473
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Park Lane, Henlow, SG16 6AT
Website
www.raynsfordacademy.org.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RAYNSFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Capacity
234 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
255
Free School Meals
6.7% (17 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.3% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.7 (8.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 108.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
255 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10."

Forgiving Respectful Inclusive Empathetic Neighbourly Determined

Raynsford Church of England Academy is a Church of England school with close links to St Mary's Church, Henlow and benefits from support and resources provided by the Diocese of St Albans.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr E. Wheatley welcomes families to Raynsford, describing a one-form entry Church of England Academy that provides a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment. The message emphasises the FRIEND values, high-quality teaching, personalised provision, opportunities beyond the classroom, and a strong partnership with families and St Mary’s Church/Diocese.

Facilities

Owlet Nurture Rooms MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area)

Curriculum Highlights

Strong phonics programme praised by inspectors High-quality reading culture with access to suitable books Ambitious curriculum with emphasis on writing and mathematics; clear progression RE curriculum praised for breadth, balance and purpose Inclusive SEND provision with features like Owlet and Nurture Rooms

SEND Provision

The school describes SEND as inclusive with a dedicated SENDCo (Miss Atkins). It references Central Bedfordshire Local Offer and CBC SEND Parent & Young Person Partnership, as well as the Diagnosis Pack (DSP) and SNAP, and publishes SEND policies (SEND Policy and Information Report). The school notes opportunities such as a coffee morning for SEND information and support.

Admissions Criteria

Published Admission Number (PAN) of 30 for Reception. Admissions are managed by Central Bedfordshire Council. On-time applications receive an offer on 16 April. Late and in-year admissions are described. SEND admissions are handled through CBC SEND Team. Tours for prospective Reception starters are offered.

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