Raynsford Church of England Academy

About Raynsford Church of England Academy

Raynsford Church of England Academy is a one form entry school set in the idyllic village of Henlow, Bedfordshire. We provide a caring and exciting environment for children to learn and achieve. Our school is blessed with a truly wonderful local community.

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Key Facts

Founded 1826

Students 240

Head/Principal Mr Ed Wheatley

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 73 responses • 30.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

91.8% positive 5.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.9% positive 2.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

89.1% positive 9.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

84.9% positive 8.3% negative

My child does well at this school

93.2% positive 2.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 73 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

10.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

67.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Liam T Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2023

5.0

"A Caring and Challenging Environment"

Raynsford has been a great choice for our son, who loves the after-school clubs and activities they offer. The staff are always willing to listen and provide support when needed, and we appreciate the emphasis on Christian values and faith. We feel confident that our son is happy and thriving here.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 1, 2023

4.0

"A Mixed Experience"

We've had a bit of a mixed experience with Raynsford so far, with some staff members being more responsive than others. However, we do appreciate the school's focus on providing a safe and supportive environment, and our child enjoys the Lego club and other activities they offer. With a bit more consistency and communication, we think Raynsford could be a truly excellent school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Raynsford is a Hidden Gem!"

We moved to Henlow a year ago and were nervous about the school our daughter would attend, but Raynsford has exceeded all our expectations! The facilities are fantastic, the staff are caring and supportive, and the values they teach, such as forgiveness and respect, are wonderful. We feel so lucky to have found such a great school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah G Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"A School that Truly Cares"

Although our daughter has moved on to secondary school, we still love visiting Raynsford and seeing the wonderful work they do. The school's commitment to inclusivity and empathy is something that really impressed us throughout our time there, and we appreciate the strong relationships they foster between staff, parents, and the local community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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