Compare Buckden CofE Primary School and Middlefield Primary Academy and Offord 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: Buckden CofE Primary School (Primary) in St Neots; Middlefield Primary Academy (Primary) in St Neots; Offord Primary School (Primary) in St Neots — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Buckden CofE Primary School, Middlefield Primary Academy and Offord Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Buckden CofE Primary School), published Sep 2015. The lowest is 2 (Offord Primary School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Offord Primary School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as ACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust and The Cam Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Buckden CofE Primary School PE19 5TT	Middlefield Primary Academy PE19 2QE	Offord Primary School PE19 5SB
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5TT	St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 2QE	St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5SB
Latest Ofsted	1 9 Sep 2015	1 17 Jul 2014	2 18 Mar 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	350	210	119
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	ACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust	The Cam Academy Trust
Website	www.buckdenschool.co.uk	www.middlefield.cambs.sch.uk	www.offordprimaryschool.org
Telephone	01480810241	01480375270	01480810308
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

Middlefield Primary Academy

PE19 2QE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 2QE
Ofsted: 1 17 Jul 2014
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust
Website: www.middlefield.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01480375270

Offord Primary School

PE19 5SB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5SB
Ofsted: 2 18 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Cam Academy Trust
Website: www.offordprimaryschool.org
Telephone: 01480810308

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.