Is Sutton CofE VA Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 18 November 2025 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Strong standard and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 40th of 92 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Sutton CofE VA Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Sutton CofE VA Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sutton CofE VA Primary School

High Street, Sutton, SG19 2NE

Local ranking40th of 92 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted: Strong

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 18 November 2025.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 18 November 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 87
Boys: 44 (45%)
Girls: 54 (55%)
Capacity: 105 (93% full)
SEND: 10.4%
FSM Eligible: 2.3%
EAL: 3.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 6.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,936/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 2.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.5%
White Other: 5.8%
Mixed Other: 3.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.3%
Asian Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.1%
Asian Pakistani: 1.1%

80.5%

White British

5.8%

White Other

3.5%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01767260334

sutton@suttonprimary.co.uk

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High Street

Sutton, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 109626
UKPRN: 10077751
Establishment No.: 3331

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