St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
Primary school in Clophill, Central Bedfordshire. Report card, Mar 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 3 March 2026, report published 26 April 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Strong standard | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around March 2030
The last inspection was in March 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 1.9 milesMaulden Lower School
School remains Good (Mar 2023)
- 1.9 milesSilsoe CofE VC Lower School
Good (Mar 2023)
- 1.9 milesGravenhurst Academy
Outstanding (Mar 2024)
- 2.4 milesCampton Academy
Good (Nov 2023)
- 2.7 milesHaynes Lower School
Good (Jul 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.