St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Brunts Lane Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 0LY |
| Phone | 01767312311 |
| Reference Number | 109595 |
St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. Pupils are engaged and enthusiastic about their learning, with strong relationships formed with staff, establishing a supportive and caring environment. The curriculum is broad and designed thoughtfully to build knowledge progressively, enabling pupils to achieve well across subjects. Despite challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leadership has effectively prioritized reading and provided adequate support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, some parents express a desire for clearer communication regarding their children's learning objectives and progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 894 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.89%
Girls: 49.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | 87 | 173 |
| 2 | 84 | 73 | 157 |
| 3 | 88 | 76 | 164 |
| 4 | 66 | 80 | 146 |
| 5 | 65 | 69 | 134 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.6% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| African | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 04 May 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and talk excitedly about their subjects.
- Teachers set high expectations and make learning interesting and challenging.
- Pupils feel safe, happy, and well cared for in a friendly school environment.
- The curriculum provides a broad and interesting education with logical content progression.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with SEND.
- Reading is prioritized and pupils are supported effectively in developing their reading skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not break down complex knowledge effectively for pupils.
- Communication with parents regarding children's learning and progress needs improvement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 52 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Lawnside Academy
Lawnside, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LX |
0.42 miles |
|
Biggleswade Academy
Mead End, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU |
0.87 miles |
|
Caldecote Church of England Academy
Manor Place, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DA |
1.4 miles |
|
Langford Village Academy
Church Street, Langford, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9QA |
2.08 miles |
|
Sutton CofE VA Primary School
High Street, Sutton, Bedfordshire, SG19 2NE |
2.61 miles |
|
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Ivel Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AX |
2.61 miles |
|
Northill CofE Academy
Bedford Road, Northill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9AH |
2.69 miles |
|
Dunton CofE Junior School
High Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8RN |
2.97 miles |
|
Laburnum Primary School
Laburnum Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HQ |
2.99 miles |
|
Southill Lower School
School Lane, Southill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9JA |
2.99 miles |
|
Robert Peel Primary School
Dapifer Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1QJ |
3.09 miles |
|
Potton Primary School
Mill Lane, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2PG |
3.42 miles |
|
Maple Tree Primary School
Hawk Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2WA |
3.71 miles |
|
Everton Heath Primary School
33 Potton Road, Everton, Nr Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2LE |
3.94 miles |
|
Clifton All Saints Academy
Church Street, Clifton, Near Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES |
3.98 miles |
|
Moggerhanger Primary School
Blunham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3RD |
3.99 miles |
|
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Park Lane, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AT |
4.09 miles |
|
John Donne Church of England Primary School
High Street, Blunham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL |
4.51 miles |
|
Wrestlingworth CofE Infant School
Church Lane, Wrestlingworth, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2EU |
4.58 miles |
|
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU |
4.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ivel Valley School & College
Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL |
0.71 miles |
|
Stratton School
Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB |
0.73 miles |
|
Edward Peake CofE VC School
Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EJ |
0.82 miles |
|
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus
The Oaks, Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EP |
1.58 miles |
|
Sandy Secondary School
Engayne Avenue, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL |
3.46 miles |
|
Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN |
4.01 miles |
|
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS |
4.29 miles |
|
Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS |
4.95 miles |