Laburnum Primary School

A inadequate academy sponsor led school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Laburnum Primary School.

Sandy, SG191HQ Ofsted: Inadequate Age 3-11 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
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Inadequate

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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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
6 December 2022
Previous grade
Good
Category of concern
SWK
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Not effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Laburnum Road
Sandy, SG191HQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150629
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Laburnum Road, Sandy, SG19 1HQ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-03-2024
Trust/MAT
ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Integrity Ambition Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Laburnum Primary School. Head Teacher Ben Bardell emphasises a knowledge-rich curriculum that enables pupils to know and do more over time, with learning enhanced through educational visits, a strong focus on positive values, building respectful relationships, and an openness to listen and celebrate successes with families.

SEND Provision

Laburnum’s SEND provision is described as inclusive by design for pupils with a wide range of needs. The SEND team is led by SENDCo Laura Smith. An Additional Needs Referral Form is used to coordinate support, and contact details provided include [email protected] and [email protected] (David Washington, Director of Inclusions and SEND).

Financial Information

Laburnum Nursery offers 15- and 30-hour places. Parents can pay for additional half-day and lunch sessions where relevant. A daily supervision fee is charged.

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