Thomas Johnson Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 3-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Hurst Grove, MK43 0SB |
| School Website | www.thomasjohnsonschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1525402377 |
| URN | 109468 |
School Census
| Total | 96 |
| Girls/Boys | 42/54 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 43.8%/56.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 8 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/11/2022 | Good |
| 03/03/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/03/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 November 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 30 October 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 23 February 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 28 March 2014 | Interim assessment | View |
| 03 March 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 October 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 February 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 20 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 28 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 21 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 22 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 23 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 16 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 17% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |