How many pupils does John Donne Church of England Primary School have?

John Donne Church of England Primary School has 121 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is John Donne Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

John Donne Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).

How does John Donne Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

29% of pupils at John Donne Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is John Donne Church of England Primary School?

John Donne Church of England Primary School is located at High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.

John Donne Church of England Primary School

High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL

Requires Improvement

Inspected 28 November 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

29%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

121

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About John Donne Church of England Primary School

John Donne Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 121 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 121 / 208 (58%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

16%

Free school meals

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

19.8%

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)

29%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

14.1%

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.

5.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

20.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -7.2 vs 2023/24

3.74

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£44,222

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 0% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,305 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 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.

£7,735

Spend per pupil

£7,092

Income per pupil

35%

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: High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL
Phone: 01767640346
Headteacher: Anita Whitehurst
Website: www.johndonne.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is John Donne Church of England Primary School?: John Donne Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does John Donne Church of England Primary School have?: John Donne Church of England Primary School has 121 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is John Donne Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?: John Donne Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).
How does John Donne Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 29% of pupils at John Donne Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is John Donne Church of England Primary School?: John Donne Church of England Primary School is located at High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.

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