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Balliol Primary School
Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.4 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
384
Capacity
440
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates commendable performance, particularly in achieving a 39% rate of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 93% nationally. However, the school faces challenges, as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects, and its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 11% of schools in the area. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the overall educational environment.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2022Quality 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%. | 39% | Bottom 7% 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 British41.1%
Black African14.6%
White Other12.0%
Asian Indian5.2%
Mixed Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
Other2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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52.11224, -0.50355 · MK42 7ER
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109464
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.balliolschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Balliol Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Balliol Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2022.
Is Balliol Primary School a good school?
Balliol Primary School scores 11.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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