Best 3 Primary schools in Henlow – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of primary schools: Raynsford Church of England Academy (Primary) in Henlow; Derwent Primary School (Primary) in Henlow; Stondon Lower School (Primary) in Henlow — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Raynsford Church of England Academy, Derwent Primary School and Stondon Lower School. They are primary phase and academy converter, foundation school and community school type located around Henlow, Bedfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Raynsford Church of England Academy), published Feb 2015. The most recent inspection on record is for Raynsford Church of England Academy (Feb 2015). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; all under Central Bedfordshire local authority.

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Attribute	Raynsford Church of England Academy SG16 6AT	Derwent Primary School SG16 6BA	Stondon Lower School SG16 6LQ
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Foundation school	Primary • Community school
Location	Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6AT	Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6BA	Henlow Bedfordshire SG16 6LQ
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Feb 2015	2 14 Feb 2014	2 19 Nov 2012
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	234	420	150
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Central Bedfordshire (823)	Central Bedfordshire (823)	Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website	www.raynsfordacademy.org.uk	www.derwentschool.co.uk	—
Telephone	01462812319	01462812047	01462850288
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Raynsford Church of England Academy

SG16 6AT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Henlow
Bedfordshire
SG16 6AT
Ofsted: 2 23 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website: www.raynsfordacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01462812319

Derwent Primary School

SG16 6BA

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: Henlow
Bedfordshire
SG16 6BA
Ofsted: 2 14 Feb 2014
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website: www.derwentschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01462812047

Stondon Lower School

SG16 6LQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Henlow
Bedfordshire
SG16 6LQ
Ofsted: 2 19 Nov 2012
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website: —
Telephone: 01462850288

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.