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Camestone School
Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.8 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
415
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 85% for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. However, it faces challenges with only 48% of pupils meeting expected standards and no students achieving the higher standard. Overall, while there are strengths in foundational learning, parents may want to consider the areas needing improvement.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.0%
White Other17.1%
Asian Indian14.0%
Black African3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.11792, -0.48519 · MK42 8NW
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109462
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.camestoneschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Camestone School rated by Ofsted?
Camestone School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2017.
Is Camestone School a good school?
Camestone School scores 15.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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