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Derwent Primary School

Central Bedfordshire, SG16 6BAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
1.1×
More first choices than offers made
66 1st-choice / 60 offers made
Ranking
#9,988
of 13,686 nationally

About Derwent Primary School

Derwent Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Central Bedfordshire, East of England, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 419 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 420.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (12 Jul 2023). 78% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 66 first-preference applications and 60 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressHitchin Road, Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA
HeadteacherMrs Samantha Barlow
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils419
Free School Meals (FSM)13.8%
School Capacity419 / 420 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jul 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVision

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:30

Source: derwentschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Derwent Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.