Sutton CofE VA Primary School, Sutton
Sutton CofE VA Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Sutton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2021. That was 5 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. It was full in 2025, at 115% of capacity.
- Ofsted
- Good (2021)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Sutton CofE VA Primary School in detail
Getting a place at Sutton CofE VA Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Sutton CofE VA Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Sutton CofE VA Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sutton CofE VA Primary School are Potton Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 61% maths); Dunton CofE Junior School (2.2 miles, Good); Wrestlingworth CofE Infant School (2.2 miles, Good); and Lawnside Academy (2.3 miles, Good).
Potton Primary SchoolDunton CofE Junior SchoolWrestlingworth CofE Infant SchoolLawnside Academy
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sutton CofE VA Primary School (as of April 2026): 97% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (94%).
Who goes there
4.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 12.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%), Asian (8%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 6 pupils (6.1%) received SEN support and 5 (5.1%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Sutton CofE VA Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Biggleswade Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lower School (outside), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Central Bedfordshire (47).
Suspensions and exclusions
Sutton CofE VA Primary School 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 · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
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
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
18.5
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
22.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Sutton CofE VA Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sutton CofE VA Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sutton CofE VA Primary School 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)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 Sutton CofE VA Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
115%
Over capacity
86 pupils
75 places
11 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sutton
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
11.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
98
Total Pupils
44
Boys
54
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,178
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,409
Per pupil
£596k
Total funding
£3k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
2.8%
Persistent absence
72
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Sutton CofE VA Primary School
Questions parents ask about Sutton CofE VA Primary School
What is Sutton CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sutton CofE VA Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2021, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sutton CofE VA Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sutton CofE VA Primary School 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 Sutton CofE VA Primary School?
Sutton CofE VA Primary School was full in 2025, at 115% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Sutton CofE VA Primary School?
Classes at Sutton CofE VA Primary School average 18.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sutton CofE VA Primary School?
Sutton CofE VA Primary School has around 98 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sutton CofE VA Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Sutton CofE VA Primary School in 2024/25. 2.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sutton CofE VA Primary School?
Apply through Central Bedfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Sutton CofE VA Primary School 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 Sutton CofE VA Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Central Bedfordshire is 6 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sutton CofE VA Primary School?
Sutton CofE VA Primary School is at High Street, Sutton, Bedfordshire, SG19 2NE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)