Laburnum Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Laburnum Road, SG19 1HQ |
| School Website | www.laburnumprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1767680691 |
| URN | 109477 |
School Census
| Total | 214 |
| Girls/Boys | 98/116 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.8%/54.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 48 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 24.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/12/2022 | Inadequate |
| 13/06/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/12/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 13/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 28% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -2.3 |
| Writing Progress | -4.9 |
| Maths Progress | -3.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 56 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 58% |
| no | 42% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Robert Peel Primary School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dapifer Drive, , SG19 1QJ
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ivel Road, , SG19 1AX
Sandy Secondary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Engayne Avenue, , SG19 1BL