Raynsford Church of England Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Park Lane, Henlow, SG16 6ATOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Raynsford Church of England Academy is a primary school in Henlow for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. It ranks 2nd of 47 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 January 2015, report published 23 February 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

21 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

246 pupils on roll, with places for 234

Eligible for free school meals9.8%

9.8%, 16.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.8%

0.8%, 20.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11%

11%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.3%

7.3%, 1.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Raynsford Church of England Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Clifton All Saints Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	65% met the expected standard
Derwent Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	78% met the expected standard
Gothic Mede Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Etonbury Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.5
Langford Village Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	62% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: RAYNSFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Ed Wheatley
Phone: 01462812319
Website: raynsfordacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Park Lane, Henlow, SG16 6AT
Local authority: Central Bedfordshire
URN: 139473

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.