The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
17% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 390
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Miss Jordana Watts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Mill Lane, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2PG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Potton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Potton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Potton Primary School?
Potton Primary School currently has 390 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Potton Primary School take?
Potton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Potton Primary School?
Potton Primary School is in Sandy, SG19 2PG, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Potton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Potton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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