Sutton CofE VA Primary School
About Sutton CofE VA Primary School
Sutton CofE VA Primary School’s most recent Ofsted inspection rated it Good overall, but its headline metrics tell a more nuanced story when set against the Central Bedfordshire average for primary schools. The school’s Key Stage 2 average score sits at 54, which is exactly in line with the local authority average — neither ahead nor behind. That places it in the middle of the pack, though it’s worth noting that only three out of 95 primary schools in the area have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Sutton’s own previous inspection in 2006 did achieve Outstanding, but its 2021 graded inspection saw the overall effectiveness drop to Good. What stands out more sharply is the school’s personal development and behaviour and attitudes, both of which were judged Outstanding in 2021. That suggests a school where children’s character and conduct are genuinely strong, even if academic outcomes are more typical for the area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2021Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:05 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
Source: suttonprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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