The Bellbird Primary School

StatePrimary

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11410 pupils

Link Road, Sawston, CB22 3GBWebsite01223833216

Good410 pupilsAges 4–11

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Pupils410

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

410 / 420 (98%)

Head Teacher

Mr James Puxley

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jul 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 40%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

3.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.5%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence7.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.7%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication23 pupils (41%)

Not Assessed20 pupils (36%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder7 pupils (13%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (7%)

Multisensory Impairment2 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)19

Teaching assistants (FTE)20

Support staff (FTE)26

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils410

Free school meals16.1%

English as additional language14.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British64.4%

White Other9.0%

Indian7.1%

Mixed White & Asian6.1%

Asian Other2.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.0%

Mixed Other1.7%

Unclassified1.5%

Black African1.5%

Chinese1.2%

Other1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Black Other0.5%

Bangladeshi0.5%

Gypsy/Roma0.2%

Pakistani0.2%

Black Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£5,740

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,660 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,598

Support staff£1,203

Premises£243

Energy£153

Learning resources£265

Income per pupil£5,826

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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