Pulford CofE VA Lower School

Details

Age Range 2-9 years
Gender Mixed
Type Maintained school, Voluntary aided school
Religious Character Church of England
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Address Pulford Road, LU7 1AB
URN 109619

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School Census

Total 261
Girls/Boys 131/130
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.2%/49.8%
% pupils where English not first language 10.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 16
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start Date Ofsted Rating
07/11/2023 Good
30/11/2010 Outstanding
Inspection Date 07/11/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 30/11/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.23%
Total Applications 103
As First Preference 53
As second preference 22
As third preference 27
Total Offers Made 43
first preference offers 43
second preference offers 0
third preference offers 0
First preference v Offers 1.16%
Total Applications 78
As First Preference 52
As second preference 17
As third preference 8
Total Offers Made 45
first preference offers 45
second preference offers 0
third preference offers 0
First preference v Offers 1.38%
Total Applications 96
As First Preference 62
As second preference 14
As third preference 17
Total Offers Made 45
first preference offers 45
second preference offers 0
third preference offers 0
First preference v Offers 1.30%
Total Applications 91
As First Preference 57
As second preference 21
As third preference 13
Total Offers Made 45
first preference offers 44
second preference offers 1
third preference offers 0
First preference v Offers 1.18%
Total Applications 82
As First Preference 52
As second preference 20
As third preference 10
Total Offers Made 45
first preference offers 44
second preference offers 1
third preference offers 0
First preference v Offers 1.11%
Total Applications 85
As First Preference 50
As second preference 22
As third preference 13
Total Offers Made 45
first preference offers 45
second preference offers 0
third preference offers 0
First preference v Offers 1.02%
Total Applications 76
As First Preference 44
As second preference 22
As third preference 10
Total Offers Made 45
first preference offers 43
second preference offers 2
third preference offers 0
First preference v Offers 1.18%
Total Applications 101
As First Preference 53
As second preference 27
As third preference 21
Total Offers Made 45
first preference offers 45
second preference offers 0
third preference offers 0
First preference v Offers 1.27%
Total Applications 103
As First Preference 57
As second preference 26
As third preference 20
Total Offers Made 45
first preference offers 45
second preference offers 0
third preference offers 0
First preference v Offers 1.17%
Total Applications 91
As First Preference 49
As second preference 31
As third preference 11
Total Offers Made 45
first preference offers 42
second preference offers 3
third preference offers 0
First preference v Offers 1.02%
Total Applications 79
As First Preference 44
As second preference 18
As third preference 17
Total Offers Made 45
first preference offers 43
second preference offers 2
third preference offers 0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree 69%
agree 26%
disagree 2%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree 72%
agree 24%
disagree 1%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree 61%
agree 32%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree 9%
agree 9%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 11%
not applicable 65%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree 46%
agree 40%
disagree 9%
strongly disagree 2%
don't know 2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree 36%
agree 22%
disagree 7%
strongly disagree 7%
don't know 1%
not applicable 27%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes 18%
no 82%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree 13%
agree 33%
disagree 33%
strongly disagree 21%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree 50%
agree 38%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree 63%
agree 27%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree 40%
agree 49%
disagree 8%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree 54%
agree 37%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 0%
don't know 4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree 54%
agree 34%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 7%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree 43%
agree 40%
disagree 6%
strongly disagree 4%
don't know 7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes 93%
no 7%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin 75.3%
african ethnic origin 4.3%
white and asian ethnic origin 3.9%
indian ethnic origin 3.5%
white and black african ethnic origin 2.7%
caribbean ethnic origin 2.4%
any other white background ethnic origin 2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin 1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin 0.8%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin 77.4%
african ethnic origin 5.4%
white and asian ethnic origin 4.6%
any other white background ethnic origin 2.7%
white and black african ethnic origin 1.9%
caribbean ethnic origin 1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 1.5%
indian ethnic origin 1.5%
irish ethnic origin 0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin 0.8%