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Cotton End Forest School
High Road, Cotton End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3AG, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.5 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
418
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 76% recommending the school, although the lack of higher standard achievements and limited data on other performance metrics may be areas to consider. Overall, it offers a solid educational environment for children aged 2-11.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (106 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
80%
Behaviour is good
77%
I'd recommend this school
76%
Progress is communicated
70%
School supports development
68%
School has high expectations
65%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.6%
White Other6.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.0%
Black African5.7%
Mixed W+Asian5.5%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian3.1%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Other0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.09543, -0.41896 · MK45 3AG
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109446
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cotton End Forest School rated by Ofsted?
Cotton End Forest School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Cotton End Forest School a good school?
Cotton End Forest School scores 55.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cotton End Forest School?
Based on 106 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cotton End Forest School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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