The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 380
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 25.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mr Steve Down (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
July 2004 | Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Bushmead Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bushmead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bushmead Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bushmead Primary School?
Bushmead Primary School currently has 380 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bushmead Primary School take?
Bushmead Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bushmead Primary School?
Bushmead Primary School is in St Neots, PE19 8BT, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bushmead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bushmead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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