Stondon Lower School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hillside Road Lower Stondon Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6LQ |
| Reference Number | 109469 |
Stondon Lower School continues to demonstrate good performance, with students showing happiness and strong achievement in their learning. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, allowing students to engage meaningfully with various subjects and reinforcing positive social interactions among pupils. There is a strong culture of support for students, particularly those with social and emotional needs, contributing to a safe and nurturing environment where bullying is uncommon. Parents appreciate the caring atmosphere and the opportunities provided for their children.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 140 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.29%
Girls: 50.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 20 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 25 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 25 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and achieve well.
- Curriculum is ambitious and relevant.
- Strong subject knowledge among staff.
- Effective use of assessments to check understanding.
- Reading is a key focus with effective teaching strategies.
- Support for pupils with SEND is well-suited and effective.
- Pupils display consistent calm behavior and understand expectations.
- Leaders prioritize staff well-being and support.
Areas for Improvement
- Additional support for struggling readers is not consistently effective.
- Some early years curriculum areas lack clarity on learning objectives.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Derwent Primary School
Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA |
1.19 miles |
|
Meppershall Church of England Academy
107 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZ |
1.29 miles |
|
Shillington Lower School
Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3NX |
1.92 miles |
|
Pirton School
High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS |
2.07 miles |
|
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU |
2.48 miles |
|
Campton Academy
Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PF |
2.49 miles |
|
Shefford Lower School
School Lane, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA |
2.51 miles |
|
Clifton All Saints Academy
Church Street, Clifton, Near Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES |
2.54 miles |
|
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Park Lane, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AT |
2.58 miles |
|
Gothic Mede Academy
High Street, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6SL |
2.61 miles |
|
Gravenhurst Academy
High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HY |
2.67 miles |
|
Ickleford Primary School
Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG |
2.73 miles |
|
Fairfield Park Lower School
Dickens Boulevard, Fairfield Park, Hertfordshire, SG5 4FD |
3.17 miles |
|
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT |
3.18 miles |
|
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR |
3.29 miles |
|
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ |
3.39 miles |
|
Stonehill School
Western Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4SZ |
3.66 miles |
|
Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4UN |
3.66 miles |
|
Wilbury Junior School
Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4DU |
3.67 miles |
|
York Road Nursery School
York Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XA |
3.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS |
2.42 miles |
|
Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN |
2.71 miles |
|
The Priory School
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR |
3.15 miles |
|
Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS |
3.4 miles |
|
Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
3.58 miles |
|
Esland Bedford School
Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS |
3.75 miles |
|
Pix Brook Academy
Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB |
3.89 miles |
|
Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
3.93 miles |
|
The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA |
4.05 miles |
|
St Francis College
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ |
4.25 miles |
|
Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS |
4.31 miles |
|
St Christopher School
Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
4.63 miles |