Derwent Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Henlow, East of England SG16 6BA · Central Bedfordshire
#499 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#4116 of 15,697 nationally
About Derwent Primary School
Derwent Primary School is a local authority primary located in Henlow, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 419 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 68.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 499th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (44th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 419; capacity filled 99.8%.
There are 4 schools in Henlow; Derwent Primary School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)78%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Derwent Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 419
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 78%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Derwent Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Stondon Lower School
Henlow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
136 students · 1.9 km away
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Henlow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students · 2.4 km away
Gothic Mede Academy
Arlesey · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
249 students · 2.5 km away
Henlow Church of England Academy
Henlow · Academy secondary · Ages 9–16
599 students · 2.6 km away
Clifton All Saints Academy
Near Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students · 2.8 km away
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students · 3.2 km away
Meppershall Church of England Academy
Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students · 3.3 km away
Etonbury Academy
Arlesey · Academy secondary · Ages 9–19
1,158 students · 3.6 km away
Fairfield Park Lower School
Fairfield Park · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
479 students · 3.8 km away
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
962 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
William Ransom Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
Lakenham Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
419 students
Warden Hill Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
418 students
All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Hamilton Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
Holland Haven Primary School
Clacton-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Derwent Primary School a good school?
Derwent Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 68.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #499 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Derwent Primary School rank in East of England?
Derwent Primary School ranks #499 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #4116 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Derwent Primary School?
Derwent Primary School had 419 students in 2025.
Is Derwent Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Derwent Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Derwent Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Derwent Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.