Laburnum Primary School
URN: 150629 • Sandy SG19 1HQ
Overview
- Name
- Laburnum Primary School
- URN
- 150629
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Bardell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01767680691
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Laburnum Road, Sandy SG19 1HQ
Summary
Laburnum Primary School, located in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 194 pupils, out of a capacity of 240. The school is committed to providing a knowledge-rich curriculum that aims to enhance students' learning experiences and prepare them for future educational stages. The curriculum is designed to engage and motivate pupils, with a strong emphasis on personal development and wellbeing alongside academic achievement.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Ben Bardell, Laburnum Primary fosters a positive school environment where mutual respect and strong relationships between staff, pupils, and parents are prioritized. The school encourages high expectations for behaviour, creating a welcoming atmosphere where children feel proud to be part of the community.
Laburnum Primary also offers a nursery for children from the age of three, with a focus on early development. The school actively engages with families and the local community, providing support and celebrating successes while ensuring that parents are well-informed about school activities and policies.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Ben Bardell, Laburnum Primary fosters a positive school environment where mutual respect and strong relationships between staff, pupils, and parents are prioritized. The school encourages high expectations for behaviour, creating a welcoming atmosphere where children feel proud to be part of the community.
Laburnum Primary also offers a nursery for children from the age of three, with a focus on early development. The school actively engages with families and the local community, providing support and celebrating successes while ensuring that parents are well-informed about school activities and policies.
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Nearby alternatives
- Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School (72.0)
- Maple Tree Primary School (60.9)
- Gamlingay First School (60.2)
- St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School (57.9)
- Potton Primary School (56.5)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 194
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 88
- FSM %
- 20.50
- Open date
- 2024-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 194 | 106 | 88 | 240 | 20.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 240 |
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