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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 194 106 88 240 20.50
2024-09-11 240

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