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Laburnum Primary School

Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1HQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Laburnum Primary School

Laburnum Primary School in Central Bedfordshire is a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and the numbers tell a story of a school that remains popular with local families despite recent challenges. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 32 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.46, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. All 13 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it first, the school is a realistic choice. However, the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage in its data, so it is not possible to gauge current parental satisfaction directly. What is clear is that demand still outstrips supply, and the school is operating below its capacity of 240 pupils, with 194 currently on roll, leaving room for growth.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLaburnum Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1HQ
HeadteacherBen Bardell
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils194
Free School Meals (FSM)20.5%
School Capacity194 / 240 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteLibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCross CountryDanceRoundersAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubArt ClubCodingDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:30-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laburnum Primary School

Laburnum Primary School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.