The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 8.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr D R Rogers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Rainsford Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8DX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bentfield Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bentfield Primary School and Nursery?
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bentfield Primary School and Nursery take?
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bentfield Primary School and Nursery?
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery is in Stansted, CM24 8DX, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bentfield Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Bentfield Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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