How many pupils does Bushmead Primary School have?

Bushmead Primary School has 380 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Bushmead Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Bushmead Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Bushmead Primary School?

Bushmead Primary School is located at Bushmead Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8BT.

Bushmead Primary School

Bushmead Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8BT

Not rated

Inspected 15 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

380

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Bushmead Primary School

Bushmead Primary School is a community school in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 380 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cambridgeshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 380 / 420 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 October 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

23.9%

Free school meals

7.4%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

16.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.1%

Overall absence

16.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.5

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

18.27

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

£46,099

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,403 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,490

Spend per pupil

£6,468

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Bushmead Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8BT
Phone: 01480375375
Headteacher: Steve Down
Website: www.bushmead.cambs.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bushmead Primary School?: Bushmead Primary School is a community school in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Bushmead Primary School have?: Bushmead Primary School has 380 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Bushmead Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Bushmead Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Bushmead Primary School?: Bushmead Primary School is located at Bushmead Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8BT.

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