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Potton Primary School
Ages 4–11390 pupils
Potton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Sandy, within the Central Bedfordshire local authority. The school has around 390 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Sandy can view Potton Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Sandy (SG19 2PG), Potton Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)51%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake20.9%
Free school meals20.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.9%
Attendance93.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence18.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sandy
All schools in Sandy →Sutton CofE VA Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miEverton Heath Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miOneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus2.0 miGamlingay Village PrimaryGood · 2.1 miEdward Peake CofE VC School2.7 miIvel Valley School & CollegeGood · 3.1 mi
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