How many pupils does Laburnum Primary School have?

Laburnum Primary School has 194 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Laburnum Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Laburnum Primary School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).

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

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

Is Laburnum Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Laburnum Primary School is part of ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS.

Where is Laburnum Primary School?

Laburnum Primary School is located at Laburnum Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1HQ.

Laburnum Primary School

Laburnum Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1HQ

Inadequate

Inspected 6 December 2022

Inadequate

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

194

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Laburnum Primary School

Laburnum Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 194 pupils on roll. It is part of ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022) rated it Inadequate. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 194 / 240 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 December 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

23%

Free school meals

3.4%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

13.4%

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)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

16.3%

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.

8.26

Teachers (FTE)

23.2

Pupils per teacher

8.42

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£49,662

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 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.

£7,693

Spend per pupil

£6,792

Income per pupil

45%

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: Laburnum Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1HQ
Phone: 01767680691
Head Teacher: Ben Bardell
Website: www.laburnumprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Laburnum Primary School?: Laburnum Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Laburnum Primary School have?: Laburnum Primary School has 194 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Laburnum Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Laburnum Primary School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).
How does Laburnum Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Laburnum Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Laburnum Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Laburnum Primary School is part of ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS.
Where is Laburnum Primary School?: Laburnum Primary School is located at Laburnum Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1HQ.

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