The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
16% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 501
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 39.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- PUTNOE PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Simon Petch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodside Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Mark Rutherford School
Secondary · 760m away
The Hills Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Hazeldene School
Primary · 1.2km away
Goldington Green Lower School
Primary · 1.2km away
Goldington Green Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Goldington Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Putnoe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Putnoe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Putnoe Primary School?
Putnoe Primary School currently has 501 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Putnoe Primary School take?
Putnoe Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Putnoe Primary School?
Putnoe Primary School is in Bedford, MK41 0DH, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Putnoe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Putnoe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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