The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 143
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Downes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Little Lane, Great Gransden, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 3AE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School?
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School currently has 143 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School take?
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School?
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School is in Sandy, SG19 3AE, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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