Potton Primary School

About Potton Primary School

Potton Primary School is a foundation school in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 390 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

390 / 420 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 February 2025

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Mill Lane, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 2PG

Phone

01767260034

Headteacher

Jordana Watts

Website

www.pottonprimary.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Potton Primary School?

Potton Primary School is a foundation school in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Potton Primary School have?

Potton Primary School has 390 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

41% of pupils at Potton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Potton Primary School?

Potton Primary School is located at Mill Lane, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 2PG.