Sharnbrook Primary
Bedford, MK44 1PF · Bedford · primary school
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5th of 50 primary schools in Bedford we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.3/10 against 4,298 of them, against 6.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sharnbrook Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join JC, Music, French, and Spanish clubs, or play football, tag rugby, and basketball. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Sharnbrook Primary
Overview
Sharnbrook Primary is a well-regarded academy where pupils "love attending school" and demonstrate "the highest standards of behaviour." The report highlights a "well-organised curriculum" that has been thoroughly redesigned since the previous inspection, resulting in strong academic achievement and exceptional personal development. Leaders and governors are described as effective, with staff feeling well supported and parents being "highly positive" about the provision.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "Outstanding" behaviour and attitudes, showing "great kindness" and willingness to help peers.
- The curriculum is "well-organised," enabling staff to teach knowledge in a "logical order" with clear guidance.
- Early reading provision is effective, with "nearly all pupils" reading fluently by the end of key stage 1.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "particularly noteworthy," with precise identification and monitoring of needs.
- Personal development is "Outstanding," with pupils learning about careers, personal finance, and developing hobbies through an "extensive extra-curricular offer."
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure they identify when pupils are ready to learn "more complex ideas" and provide opportunities for them to "think with greater sophistication."
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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