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Sutton CofE VA Primary School

Central Bedfordshire, SG19 2NEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2026
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
Not ranked

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Sutton, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 2NE
HeadteacherLucy Chapman
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils87
Free School Meals (FSM)2.3%
School Capacity87 / 105 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

School day

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Sutton CofE VA Primary School

Sutton CofE VA Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.