Educational Establishments

Laburnum Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Ben Bardell
Address Laburnum Primary School
Laburnum Road

Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1HQ
Website
Telephone 01767680691
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 240
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
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Laburnum Primary School

Contents

Headteacher Mr Ben Bardell
Address Laburnum Primary School
Laburnum Road

Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1HQ
Website www.laburnumprimary.co.uk
Telephone 01767680691
Type of Establishment Foundation school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 240
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 214 (116 / 98)
Percentage Free School Meals 23.6%
Ofsted Rating Serious Weaknesses
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Pauline Duncombe Chair of Governors 03/09/2020 02/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sophie Adams Governor 18/01/2022 17/01/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr David Bacon Governor 20/01/2021 19/01/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Minke Dawes Governor 03/11/2021 02/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Thomas Hodgson Governor 20/01/2021 19/01/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Morris Governor 14/09/2022 13/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Nigel Tingey Governor 18/01/2022 17/01/2026 Elected by parents
Maple Tree Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Cath Bainbridge
Address Maple Tree Primary School
Hawk Drive

Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2WA
Website www.mapletreeprimaryschool.com/
Telephone 01767699806
Type of Establishment Foundation school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 250
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 247 (132 / 115)
Percentage Free School Meals 10.6%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Andy King Chair of Governors 24/03/2022 23/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cath Bainbridge Governor 09/03/2022 08/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Laura Grace Governor 01/06/2022 01/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vicki Green Governor 28/11/2022 27/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Joanna Hewitt Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Jacque Holmes Governor 01/06/2022 01/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy King Governor 24/03/2022 23/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex van der Werk Governor 01/06/2022 31/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kim Varley Governor 24/03/2022 23/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Walker Governor 23/03/2023 23/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Robert Peel Primary School

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Headteacher Miss Liesl Ganney
Address Robert Peel Primary School
Dapifer Drive

Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1QJ
Website www.robertpeelprimaryschool.org
Telephone 01767681185
Type of Establishment Foundation school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 391 (198 / 193)
Percentage Free School Meals 29.6%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Ian Chapman Chair of Governors 01/09/2022 29/09/2025 Elected by parents
Nigel Aldis Governor 15/12/2022 14/12/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Helen Bremner Governor 15/12/2022 14/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jenny James Governor 14/07/2021 13/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mick James Governor 15/12/2022 14/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tudo Scheibner Governor 14/07/2021 13/07/2025 Elected by parents
Jennifer Wilkinson Governor 15/12/2022 14/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Anita Whitehurst
Address St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School
Ivel Road

Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1AX
Website www.stswithunssandy.co.uk
Telephone 01767680692
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of St Albans
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 270
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 224 (114 / 110)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.2%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Diane Osborne Chair of Governors 01/09/2017 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Yuliya Baker Governor 01/02/2022 31/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Julia Battersby Governor 08/11/2021 07/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Victoria Diver Governor 01/02/2022 31/01/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Selina Jita Governor 30/09/2021 29/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Maureen Munro Governor 30/09/2021 29/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zowie Salvatore Governor 30/09/2021 29/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board