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What is Sharnbrook Primary's Ofsted rating?

Sharnbrook Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Sharnbrook Primary located?

Sharnbrook Primary is located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, East of England, MK44 1PF.

What age range does Sharnbrook Primary serve?

Sharnbrook Primary serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Sharnbrook Primary — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Sharnbrook Primary

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In terms of academic performance, Sharnbrook Primary has 80% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 110 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.1%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected80%Attendance95.9%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Sharnbrook Primary?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 110 pupils
SEN support: 9% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 80% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 63/100

Good surroundings

Air quality70/100

Transport access25/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Sharnbrook Primary

At Sharnbrook Primary, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

97% met the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths.

Attendance at Sharnbrook Primary

Sharnbrook Primary has an overall absence rate of 4.1%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Sharnbrook Primary

The teacher turnover rate at Sharnbrook Primary is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Sharnbrook Primary

Sharnbrook Primary has 110 pupils on roll.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

9% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Sharnbrook Primary Ofsted Rating: Good

Sharnbrook Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Sharnbrook Primary is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Sharnbrook Primary's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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