Everton Heath Primary School, Nr Sandy

In its own words: "Welcome to Everton Heath Primary School, a small and friendly village school nestled in the heart of rural Bedfordshire. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff create exciting and varied learning journeys for every child, rooted in the values of trust, support, friendship, and responsibility. We offer a safe and nurturing environment where children feel valued, encouraged, and confident to thrive."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Everton Heath is a small and vibrant primary school, where we believe in the power of community and nurturing education. Our school is a half-form entry school (up to 15 pupils per year group), working in mixed classes; we also have a pre-school and offer clubs before and after school."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Everton Heath Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 66% in Central Bedfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Everton Heath Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Everton Heath Primary School are Potton Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 61% maths); Robert Peel Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 72% reading, 79% maths); Maple Tree Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); and St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 50% reading, 42% maths).

Everton Heath Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Everton Heath Primary School is one of 17 schools run by The Cam Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 56% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 25 pupils (30.5%) received SEN support and 2 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Sandy Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Lawns (opposite), 210 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Central Bedfordshire (47).

Everton Heath Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.