Studham Village CofE Academy, Studham
Studham Village CofE Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 9 in Studham, part of Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Central Bedfordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Studham Village CofE Academy in detail
Studham Village CofE Academy in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to Studham Village CE Academy. It is a privilege to introduce myself as the new Headteacher, and I am delighted to be joining such a special and vibrant school community. Studham Village CE Academy is truly unique."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Studham Village CofE Academy
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Studham Village CofE Academy as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Studham Village CofE Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Studham Village CofE Academy are Dagnall VA Church of England School (1.7 miles, Good, 56% reading, 33% maths); Kensworth Church of England Academy (1.8 miles, Good, 71% reading, 57% maths); Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.1 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 86% maths); and Markyate Village School and Nursery (2.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 82% maths).
Dagnall VA Church of England SchoolKensworth Church of England AcademyLittle Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolMarkyate Village School and Nursery
The trust
Studham Village CofE Academy is one of 15 schools run by Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Studham Village CofE Academy (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).
Who goes there
6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 4 pupils (4.6%) received SEN support and 2 (2.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Studham Village CofE Academy had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Studham Village CofE Academy.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Studham Lower School (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Central Bedfordshire (47).
Suspensions and exclusions
Studham Village CofE Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Studham Village CofE Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2020. Before that, as Studham CofE Village School (URN 109607), it was rated Outstanding in November 2014.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Smiles, warmth and respect are in abundance in school. From oldest to youngest, pupils get on well with one another and delight in each other's company. Older pupils keep a watchful eye out for children in Reception. They act as positive role models for these children to look up to.
Adults have high expectations of pupils, both in their learning and how they behave. Pupils meet these expectations each and every day. They behave extremely well and work hard in lessons. They think hard when tackling tricky work and show great pride when they succeed. Pupils learn very well.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has carefully designed the curriculum to provide pupils with the important knowledge they need to succeed. They remember much of the curriculum they are taught. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress. These pupils receive well-tailored support. Adults know where pupils with SEND have difficulties and put in place strategies to help pupils learn well.
Teachers provide opportunities for pupils to apply and recap their new learning. In mathematics, for example, pupils develop a detailed knowledge of calculation strategies by the time they reach Year 4. Pupils build their new knowledge on what they already know. This is because teachers have strong subject knowledge in the subjects they teach. They explain new ideas and concepts clearly, so pupils understand and have plenty of opportunities to apply and recap their new learning.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
6.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
17.0
Avg class size
11.0
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Studham Village CofE Academy is in Central Bedfordshire; for families living there:
- Central Bedfordshire's school travel policy: Apply for school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Central Bedfordshire is 6 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Studham Village CofE Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
77 pupils
75 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Studham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Studham
Across Central Bedfordshire council
Places available
4,158
Applications
3,678
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All primary applications across Central Bedfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
6.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
87
Total Pupils
44
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
14.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,558
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,040
Per pupil
£542k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
15.8%
Persistent absence
57
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Studham Village CofE Academy
What is Studham Village CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Studham Village CofE Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2020. Before that, as Studham CofE Village School (URN 109607), it was rated Outstanding in November 2014.
What is the catchment area for Studham Village CofE Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Studham Village CofE Academy is oversubscribed, Central Bedfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Studham Village CofE Academy?
Studham Village CofE Academy was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Studham Village CofE Academy?
Classes at Studham Village CofE Academy average 17 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Studham Village CofE Academy?
Studham Village CofE Academy has around 87 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Studham Village CofE Academy?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Studham Village CofE Academy in 2024/25. 15.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Studham Village CofE Academy?
Apply through Central Bedfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Studham Village CofE Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Studham Village CofE Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Central Bedfordshire is 6 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Studham Village CofE Academy?
Studham Village CofE Academy is at Church Road, Studham, Bedfordshire, LU6 2QD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)