John Donne Church of England Primary School, Bedford

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Percentages of all pupils on roll in 2022. Local figures represent the aggregate pupil populations of the ten closest nearby schools.

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John Donne Church of England Primary School

High Street, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3NL

https://www.johndonne.org.uk/

John Donne Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Central Bedfordshire). It has about 120 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In November 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.

Particular strengths include Finances, Representation, Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Attendance.

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Other schools nearby

Overall scores for nearby schools are shown. Hover over the circles to see school names; click on them to go the corresponding school pages. Use the button on the left to personalise these scores based on your own priorities.

Distance (miles)	Score	Name
1.1		Maple Tree Primary School
1.3		Moggerhanger Primary School
1.6		Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
1.6		Laburnum Primary School
1.6		Robert Peel Primary School
2.0		St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
2.1		Roxton Church of England Academy
2.9		Northill CofE Academy
3.2		Everton Heath Primary School
3.4		Sheerhatch Primary School
3.5		Caldecote Church of England Academy
4.1		Potton Primary School

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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance

Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community.

Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite low.

Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.

Attainment: About average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)

Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.

Progress: Poor. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is below average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)

Disadvantaged pupils: There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.

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