Compare Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School and Buckden CofE Primary School and Somersham Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School (Primary) in Sandy; Buckden CofE Primary School (Primary) in St Neots; Somersham Primary School (Primary) in Somersham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School, Buckden CofE Primary School and Somersham Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school, academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Sandy, Bedfordshire, St Neots, Cambridgeshire and Somersham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School), published Nov 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for Somersham Primary School (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as ACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST and MERIDIAN TRUST.

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Attribute	Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School SG19 3AE	Buckden CofE Primary School PE19 5TT	Somersham Primary School PE28 3EU
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 3AE	St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5TT	Somersham PE28 3EU
Latest Ofsted	1 27 Nov 2018	1 9 Sep 2015	1 16 Oct 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	150	350	350
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Cambridgeshire (873)	ACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	MERIDIAN TRUST
Website	www.barnabasoley.cambs.sch.uk	www.buckdenschool.co.uk	—
Telephone	01767677294	01480810241	01487840412
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School

SG19 3AE

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 3AE
Ofsted: 1 27 Nov 2018
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cambridgeshire (873)
Website: www.barnabasoley.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01767677294

Buckden CofE Primary School

PE19 5TT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Ofsted: 1 9 Sep 2015
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01480810241

Somersham Primary School

PE28 3EU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Somersham
PE28 3EU
Ofsted: 1 16 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MERIDIAN TRUST
Website: —
Telephone: 01487840412

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.