The Bellbird Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Link Road Sawston Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 3GB |
| Phone | 01223833216 |
| Reference Number | 135132 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 415 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.27%
Girls: 53.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 2 | 23 | 35 | 58 |
| 3 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 4 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 5 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.5% |
| White, Other | 8.4% |
| Indian | 7.5% |
| White & Asian | 5.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-09 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-03-19 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-06-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-01-28 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-09-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-03-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-04-30 | 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 | 104 | 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 | 0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -6.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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The Icknield Primary School
Lynton Way, Cambridge, CB22 3EA |
0.44 miles |
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William Westley Church of England VC Primary School
Mill Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NE |
0.98 miles |
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Stapleford Community Primary School
Bar Lane, Stapleford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5BJ |
1.66 miles |
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Babraham CofE (VC) Primary School
High Street, Babraham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AG |
1.67 miles |
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Duxford Church of England Community Primary School
St John's Street, Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4RA |
2.14 miles |
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Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School
Church Street, Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5EL |
2.25 miles |
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Great Abington Primary School
High Street, Abington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 6AE |
2.91 miles |
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Hauxton Primary School
Jopling Way, Hauxton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5HY |
3.2 miles |
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Thriplow CofE Primary School
School Lane, Thriplow, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7RH |
3.31 miles |
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Trumpington Park Primary School
Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Trumpington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 9EG |
3.82 miles |
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Harston and Newton Community Primary School
High Street, Harston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 7PX |
3.89 miles |
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Homerton Early Years Centre
Holbrook Road, Cambridge, CB1 7ST |
4 miles |
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Queen Edith Primary School
Godwin Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8QP |
4 miles |
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Queen Emma Primary School
Gunhild Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8QY |
4.11 miles |
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Trumpington Meadows Primary School
Kestrel Rise, Trumpington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 9AY |
4.15 miles |
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Fawcett Primary School
Alpha Terrace, Trumpington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 9FS |
4.28 miles |
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Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN |
4.3 miles |
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Cambridge International School
Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 8DW |
4.3 miles |
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Colville Primary School
Colville Road, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9EJ |
4.33 miles |
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Morley Memorial Primary School
Blinco Grove, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7TX |
4.44 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sawston Village College
New Road, Sawston, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BP |
0.32 miles |
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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0SZ |
3.59 miles |
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The Netherhall School
Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8NN |
3.92 miles |
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Long Road Sixth Form College
Long Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8PX |
4.08 miles |
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The Perse School
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4.15 miles |
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Holme Court School
Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB1 8DW |
4.3 miles |
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Trumpington Community College
Lime Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 9FD |
4.42 miles |
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Cambridge Steiner School
Hinton Road, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5DZ |
4.48 miles |
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Abbey College Cambridge
Homerton Gardens, Purbeck Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB |
4.58 miles |
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St Bede's Inter-Church School
Birdwood Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3TD |
4.6 miles |
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Hills Road Sixth Form College
Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8PE |
4.65 miles |
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Linton Village College
Cambridge Road, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JB |
4.66 miles |
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Landmark International School
9 Church Lane, Fulbourn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5EP |
4.68 miles |
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Granta School
Cambridge Road, Linton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4NN |
4.71 miles |
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Coleridge Community College
Radegund Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3RJ |
4.8 miles |
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Selwyn Hall School
Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridge, CB22 6SE |
4.86 miles |