Sutton CofE VA Primary School, Sutton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, welcoming school where children love coming to school and thrive in a caring environment. Teachers are highly skilled at helping children learn to read and understand maths, while also encouraging them to be kind, respectful and curious about the world. The school does an excellent job supporting children who need extra help and ensuring all families feel part of the school community.
Key Strengths
- High attendance rates with leaders taking early action if attendance drops
- Pupils display excellent behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs through accurate assessment and well-trained staff
- Rich personal development curriculum helping pupils understand and respect different cultures and beliefs
- Effective phonics and mathematics teaching with improved outcomes
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not secure the knowledge and skills needed to become proficient writers
- Writing curriculum requires further refinement to ensure pupils develop consistent writing skills by Year 6
- Reception activities need sharper focus on most important knowledge and skills children are learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Bedford cultural tour, school parliament, Sutton Challenge, forest area exploration, playground equipment activities, football
Sutton CofE VA Primary School is a strong primary school where pupils achieve well and benefit from high-quality teaching across the curriculum. The school has successfully transitioned to a primary school while maintaining high standards of education and care.
At a Glance
4.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
20.5
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
98 pupils
105 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sutton
Admissions Demand - Central Bedfordshire
Places available
4,163
Applications
3,574
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
97.0%
Primary admissions across Central Bedfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.21426%
Overall absence
2.77778%
Persistent absence
72
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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