Raynsford Church of England Academy
Park Lane, Henlow, SG16 6AT
- Phase
- Primary
- School type
- Academy converter
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Trust
- RAYNSFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Head Teacher
- Mr Ed Wheatley
- Diocese
- Diocese of St Albans
- Nursery provision
- Has Nursery Classes
- Constituency
- Hitchin
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Capacity
- 234
- Pupils on roll
- 246
- URN
- 139473
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Website
- School website
- Telephone
- 01462812319
About this school
Raynsford Church of England Academy is a Church of England primary academy in Henlow. It teaches children aged 2 to 11 and has 246 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has inspected Raynsford Church of England Academy, and its latest judgement is set out below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.
Ofsted judgement
Ofsted's most recent visit was a short inspection on 13 November 2024, where inspectors found that standards have been maintained. The school's last full inspection took place before September 2019, so its area grades are not part of Ofsted's current published data. Older reports are on the school's Ofsted page.
Exam results
Key stage 2 (end of primary school)
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils at the end of key stage 2 | 18 | 29 | 21 |
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 76% | 81% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 3% | 10% |
| Expected standard in reading | 94% | 86% | 95% |
| Expected standard in maths | 89% | 86% | 90% |
| Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling | 83% | 90% | 95% |
| Average scaled score in reading | 107.0 | 108.0 | 111.0 |
| Average scaled score in maths | 106.0 | 105.0 | 108.0 |
| Reading progress | +0.10 | - | - |
| Writing progress | -3.70 | - | - |
| Maths progress | +0.40 | - | - |
Progress measures ended nationally after the 2022/23 school year, when the key stage 1 assessments they were based on were stopped. Blank progress figures in later years are not missing school data.
Trends over time
How Raynsford Church of England Academy has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.
| Year | This school | Central Bedfordshire average | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% | 47.8% | 57.9% |
| 2023/24 | 76% | 49.1% | 58.8% |
| 2024/25 | 81% | 49.9% | 60.3% |
Department for Education KS2 performance data, published school results.
| Year | This school | England average |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| 2023/24 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 2024/25 | 3.6% | 6.2% |
Department for Education pupil absence data.
| Year | This school |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 238 |
| 2023/24 | 255 |
| 2024/25 | 238 |
School census, spring count each academic year.
How Raynsford Church of England Academy compares
Raynsford Church of England Academy ranked 2nd of 48 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire for KS2 results in 2024/25. Its KS2 result was higher than 89% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 91% of England schools in 2024/25.
| School | KS2 RWM (2024/25) | Absence | FSM (6 years) | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This school | 81% | 3.6% | 6.8% | 246 | — |
| Clifton All Saints Academy | 65% | 3.9% | 10.8% | 229 | 0.8 miles |
| Derwent Primary School | 78% | 4.4% | 14% | 419 | 1.5 miles |
| Gothic Mede Academy | — | 5.3% | 17.4% | 249 | 1.7 miles |
| Langford Village Academy | 62% | 5% | 15.3% | 295 | 2.0 miles |
| Shefford Lower School | — | 4.9% | 12.3% | 514 | 2.5 miles |
Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.
School context
From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.
- Free school meals (last 6 years)
- 6.83%
- English as an additional language
- 1.3%
- Overall absence
- 3.62%
- Persistent absence
- 2.86%
Location
Nearby schools
-
Clifton All Saints Academy0.8 miles
Primary · Near Shefford
-
Derwent Primary School1.5 miles
Primary · Henlow
-
Gothic Mede Academy1.7 miles
Primary · Arlesey
-
Langford Village Academy2.0 miles
Primary · Biggleswade
-
Shefford Lower School2.5 miles
Primary · Shefford
Other schools in Henlow
- Derwent Primary School Primary
- Stondon Lower School Primary
- Henlow Church of England Academy Secondary
Common questions
- What ages does Raynsford Church of England Academy teach?
- Raynsford Church of England Academy teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Henlow.
- Who is the head teacher of Raynsford Church of England Academy?
- The head teacher of Raynsford Church of England Academy is Mr Ed Wheatley, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
- Has Raynsford Church of England Academy been inspected?
- Ofsted has inspected Raynsford Church of England Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
- How many pupils are at Raynsford Church of England Academy?
- Raynsford Church of England Academy has 246 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.
- Is Raynsford Church of England Academy full?
- Raynsford Church of England Academy has capacity for 234 pupils and 246 on roll (105%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
- Is Raynsford Church of England Academy a faith school?
- Yes. Raynsford Church of England Academy is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of St Albans.
- Does Raynsford Church of England Academy have a nursery?
- Yes. The schools register records Raynsford Church of England Academy as having nursery classes.
- Is Raynsford Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?
- Raynsford Church of England Academy is part of RAYNSFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
- How have Raynsford Church of England Academy's results changed over recent years?
- Its share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths was 67% in 2022/23 and 81% in 2024/25. The year-by-year figures, alongside local and national averages, are charted in the trends section on this page.
- How does Raynsford Church of England Academy compare with other schools in Central Bedfordshire?
- Raynsford Church of England Academy ranked 2nd of 48 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire for key stage 2 results. Its KS2 result was higher than 89% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 91% of England schools in 2024/25. Results reflect each cohort as well as the school, so treat rankings as a starting point.
- What is Raynsford Church of England Academy's absence rate?
- Raynsford Church of England Academy's overall absence rate is 3.6% in the latest published census, at or below the England average of 6.2%.
- What are Raynsford Church of England Academy's exam results?
- Where the Department for Education has published them, Raynsford Church of England Academy's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.
School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 1 July 2026.