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Kempston Rural Primary School
Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.1 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
440
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, which may be a consideration for parents seeking high-achieving environments. Overall, the school is well-regarded, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 65% of schools.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 British48.9%
White Other11.4%
Asian Indian7.5%
Mixed Other6.6%
Black African5.7%
Asian Other3.2%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Other0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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52.11581, -0.51656 · MK42 7FJ
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109463
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Kempston Rural Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kempston Rural Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is Kempston Rural Primary School a good school?
Kempston Rural Primary School scores 65.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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