The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 79
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bush (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hinwick Road, Podington, NN29 7HU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School?
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School currently has 79 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School take?
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School?
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School is in Podington, NN29 7HU, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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