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Raynsford Church of England Academy

Academy converter · Henlow · SG16 6AT

Ages 2–11 · 246 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

76%

Overall absence

4.4%

Admissions demand

1.17 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-12-03

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)76%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.7%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
3.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
183

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.17 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

34

Places offered

29

1st-preference offers

27

Total preferences (any rank)
76
Preferred offers (top 3)
29
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill105%

246 pupils · 234 places

Pupils on roll
246
Boys / girls
119 / 127
School capacity
234
Capacity fill
246 / 234 (105%)
Free school meals
10.3%
FSM pupils
22
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: RAYNSFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Academy trust
RAYNSFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Headteacher
Mr Ed Wheatley

Location

Address
Park Lane
Postcode
SG16 6AT
Town
Henlow
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
Hitchin
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, 246 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 10.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of St Albans.

Open schools in Henlow
4
Primary schools in Henlow
3
Academies among open schools in Henlow
50% (2)
Open schools in SG16
4
Primary in SG16
3
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Primary in Central Bedfordshire LA
95

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM10.1%
    • Demand1.17

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    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM14.8%
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  • Shefford Lower School

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    Shefford · SG17 5XA · Central Bedfordshire

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    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM14.0%
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  • Stondon Lower School

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    • FSM12.5%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Roecroft Lower School

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    Ages 5–9

    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM12.5%
    • Demand0.96

    2.8 miles away

  • Fairfield Park Lower School

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    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM7.6%
    • Demand0.91

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Ed Wheatley
Telephone
01462812319
Website
www.raynsfordacademy.org.uk

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