Maple Tree Primary School
Hawk Drive, Sandy, SG19 2WAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Maple Tree Primary School is a primary school in Sandy for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. It ranks 16th of 47 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2014, report published 2 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Maple Tree is a happy, inclusive school. Pupils say that they are safe here. They value kindness and friendship highly, and demonstrate this in their welcome to visitors. Pupils try hard to follow the school's golden rules of 'ready, respectful, safe'. Relationships throughout the school are warm and positive. Adults have high expectations, and pupils strive to meet these. They are proud of the work they produce and enjoy the rewards they get for their hard work. Pupils celebrate each other's achievements in the classroom and in a weekly celebration assembly. Pupils behave very well inside and outside. This includes the youngest children. In the Reception class, children have learned the routines and expectations of school quickly. Pupils play harmoniously in the playground. They socialise happily in the dining room. Extra-curricular activities enhance pupils' experiences at school. After-school or lunchtime clubs cater for a range of interests. These include numerous sports, as well as gardening, music, art and a science club. Pupils develop leadership skills through being sports leaders, playground buddies or eco-warriors. Members of the pupil parliament lead whole- school initiatives, such as fundraising activities or the successful anti-bullying project. The choir performs at school and in the local community, for example at the mayor's Christmas carol service.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school's plans for assessment and the way in which it is used to inform future teaching are still in development. This means that some curriculum leaders have an incomplete picture of how well pupils are learning and how effective the curriculum is in their subject areas. The school should prioritise the further development of its approach to assessment in these subjects, ensuring it is consistent, purposeful and does not unnecessarily add to teachers' workload.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
241 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near Maple Tree Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Peel Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
| Laburnum Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| John Donne Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 29% met the expected standard |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Moggerhanger Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Pinnacle Trust
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Cath Bainbridge
- Phone
- 01767699806
- Address
- Hawk Drive, Sandy, SG19 2WA
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 132236
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.