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22 fields differ · 14 match
Provision checklist
Quick yes/no view derived from GIAS characteristics (not Ofsted or performance).
| Provision | Esland Bedford School | Gravenhurst Academy | Silsoe CofE VC Lower School | St Mary's VA CofE Lower School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | No | No | No | Yes |
| Sixth form | No | No | No | No |
| Boarding | No | No | No | No |
| Special school | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Independent | Yes | No | No | No |
| Academy | No | Yes | No | No |
| Field | Esland Bedford School | Gravenhurst Academy | Silsoe CofE VC Lower School | St Mary's VA CofE Lower School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locationdiffers | Silsoe, MK45 4HS | Bedford, MK45 4HY | Bedford, MK45 4GP | Clophill, MK45 4BE |
| School typediffers | Other independent special school | Academy converter | Voluntary controlled school | Voluntary aided school |
| Phasediffers | — | Primary | Primary | Primary |
| Age rangediffers | 8–18 | 5–9 | 4–9 | 2–9 |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Status | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Ofsted headlinediffers | — | Outstanding | Good | Expected standard |
| Attainment 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Progress 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Eng & maths 5+ | — | — | — | — |
| Eng & maths 4+ | — | — | — | — |
| EBacc entry | — | — | — | — |
| EBacc APS | — | — | — | — |
| KS2 expected (RWM) | — | — | — | — |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | — | — | — | — |
| Overall absencediffers | — | 5.9% | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Persistent absencediffers | — | 14.3% | 11.8% | 10.5% |
| Severe absencediffers | — | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Admissions demand ratiodiffers | — | 1.00 (Balanced demand) | 0.98 (Balanced demand) | 1.00 (Balanced demand) |
| 1st preferencesdiffers | — | 13 | 49 | 22 |
| Places offereddiffers | — | 13 | 51 | 23 |
| Pupils on rolldiffers | 41 | 72 | 251 | 134 |
| Capacity filldiffers | 41 / 70 (59%) | 72 / 75 (96%) | 251 / 300 (84%) | 134 / 150 (89%) |
| Free school mealsdiffers | — | 9.7% | 8.4% | 11.8% |
| Admissions policy | — | — | — | — |
| Headteacherdiffers | Mr Rhett Cameron | Mrs Debbie Randall | Mrs Sarah Boyle | Mrs Karen Bingley |
| SEN typesdiffers | — | — | SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | — |
| Diocesediffers | — | — | Diocese of St Albans | Diocese of St Albans |
| Constituency | Mid Bedfordshire | Mid Bedfordshire | Mid Bedfordshire | Mid Bedfordshire |
| Sponsordiffers | — | Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited | — | — |
| Federation | — | — | — | — |
| Governancediffers | Independent | Academy trust: BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED | Voluntary controlled school | Voluntary aided school |
| Academy/trustdiffers | — | BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED | — | — |
| Nurserydiffers | — | No Nursery Classes | No Nursery Classes | Has Nursery Classes |
| Sixth formdiffers | — | Does not have a sixth form | Does not have a sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Boarding | No boarders | No boarders | No boarders | No boarders |
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