The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 371
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 13.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- Derwent and Southill Federation
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Barlow (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Derwent Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Derwent Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Derwent Primary School?
Derwent Primary School currently has 371 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Derwent Primary School take?
Derwent Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Derwent Primary School?
Derwent Primary School is in Henlow, SG16 6BA, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Derwent Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Derwent Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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