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Studham Village CofE Academy

Central Bedfordshire, LU6 2QDPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Studham Village CofE Academy

Parents at Studham Village CofE Academy are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, 93% of respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents, with only 8% saying they would not. The survey, which ran from September 2024 to September 2025 and gathered 40 responses, shows particularly strong feelings on safety and happiness: 90% of parents strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 85% strongly agreed that their child is happy. Behaviour is also a standout, with 73% strongly agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 15 applications for 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.25. Of those, 11 were first-preference applications, all of which received offers. This level of demand suggests the school is well regarded locally, and the strong parent endorsement backs that up.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Road, Studham, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 2QD
HeadteacherKaren Bingley (Interim Head)
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils94
Free School Meals (FSM)7.5%
School Capacity94 / 75 (125% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 40 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 24 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceGymnasticsNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingDramaArt ClubGardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental Health

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Studham Village CofE Academy

Studham Village CofE Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.