John Donne Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | High Street Blunham Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3NL |
| Phone | 01767640346 |
| Reference Number | 109615 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 119 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.54%
Girls: 55.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.7% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| African | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-28 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-02-09 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-01-17 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-03-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-03-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-09-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-09-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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Maple Tree Primary School
Hawk Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2WA |
1.05 miles |
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Moggerhanger Primary School
Blunham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3RD |
1.33 miles |
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Laburnum Primary School
Laburnum Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HQ |
1.54 miles |
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Robert Peel Primary School
Dapifer Drive, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1QJ |
1.55 miles |
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Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
Silver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3HZ |
1.6 miles |
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St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Ivel Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AX |
1.99 miles |
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Roxton Church of England Academy
School Lane, Roxton, Bedford, MK44 3DR |
2.02 miles |
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Northill CofE Academy
Bedford Road, Northill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9AH |
2.93 miles |
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Everton Heath Primary School
33 Potton Road, Everton, Nr Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2LE |
3.18 miles |
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Sheerhatch Primary School
Willington Road, Cople, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3TH |
3.53 miles |
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Caldecote Church of England Academy
Manor Place, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DA |
3.57 miles |
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Renhold VC Primary School
Church End, Renhold Vc Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0LU |
4.21 miles |
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Potton Primary School
Mill Lane, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2PG |
4.23 miles |
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Wilden CofE VA Primary School
High Street, Wilden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2PB |
4.33 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
Brunts Lane, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LY |
4.51 miles |
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Lawnside Academy
Lawnside, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LX |
4.79 miles |
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Goldington Green Academy
Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP |
4.82 miles |
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Putnoe Primary School
Church Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DH |
4.83 miles |
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Sutton CofE VA Primary School
High Street, Sutton, Bedfordshire, SG19 2NE |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sandy Secondary School
Engayne Avenue, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL |
1.27 miles |
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Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Renhold Road, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2PT |
4.27 miles |
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Edward Peake CofE VC School
Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EJ |
4.48 miles |
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OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus
The Oaks, Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0EP |
4.53 miles |
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Ivel Valley School & College
Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL |
4.89 miles |