Putnoe Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Putnoe Primary School.

Bedford, MK410DH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
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
16 July 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Lane
Bedford, MK410DH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139519
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Lane, Bedford, MK41 0DH
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PUTNOE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
529
Free School Meals
39.4% (208 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.6 (6.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
66
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
529 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Persistency Tolerance Respect Appreciation Co-operation Caring Trust Patience Honesty Politeness Responsibility

Putnoe Primary School promotes the British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher expresses that it is a privilege to lead Putnoe, emphasises a value system, inclusive community and high expectations, and highlights a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum with a commitment to safety and welcoming visits from prospective families.

Facilities

Media suite ICT suite Library Environmental area Allotment Playing fields

Curriculum Highlights

Arts and media provision School radio broadcasts Remembrance Sunday and other events Media suite with green screens State-of-the-art IT suites Dedicated music studio Planetarium visits Science laboratories for practical experiments Opportunities to work backstage (lighting, sound, production) Diversity group and enrichment of cultural experiences Pupil voice roles (School Council, Sports Leader, Eco Councillors, Cultural Ambassador) Trips and visits to broaden learning experiences

Admissions Criteria

Putnoe Primary School can admit up to 90 pupils from Reception to Year 6. Admissions are governed by an order of priority: looked after children accommodated in the catchment area; pupils living in the catchment area; other looked after children; very exceptional medical grounds; brothers or sisters of pupils currently attending the school; children of staff at the school; children in long-term (12 months or more) registered child-minding situations in the catchment area; those living the shortest distance from the school. If a tie occurs where there are more applicants with equal right to admission than places available, distance from the Headteacher’s office to the pupil’s home will be used as a tie-breaker. If a school place is declined, parents may appeal to an independent Appeals Panel. The Pupil Registration Form, Starting School 2025 Booklet and Admission Policies for 2025-26 and 2026-27 can be downloaded from the site.

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