Maple Tree Primary School
Sandy, SG19 2WA · Central Bedfordshire · primary school
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13th of 36 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire we can score, 95 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,236 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 4.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Maple Tree Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, dance, mindfulness, meditation, young carers, Good to be Green, playground buddies, and To be a Jellyfish clubs, alongside team sports and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the mindfulness and meditation sessions?
What Ofsted said about Maple Tree Primary School
Overview
Maple Tree Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, inclusive" environment where pupils feel safe and value kindness. The school fosters warm relationships and high expectations, with pupils behaving very well and thriving in calm classrooms.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong behaviour and social skills, playing harmoniously and showing respect for one another.
- The school has developed an "ambitious curriculum" that builds learning over time, with clear key vocabulary reinforced in lessons.
- Reading is a clear priority, with effective phonics instruction and support ensuring pupils become fluent readers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are quickly identified and supported to access the same learning as their peers.
- Extra-curricular activities and leadership roles, such as the pupil parliament, enhance pupils’ experiences and develop their skills.
Areas to improve
- The school must prioritise the further development of its assessment approach in some subjects, ensuring it is "consistent, purposeful" and provides curriculum leaders with a complete picture of pupil learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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