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King's Oak Primary School
Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.5 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
868
Capacity
936
Ages
1–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 61% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, but the LocaleIQ score suggests that there may be some areas for development.
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Last inspected: 11 January 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other22.7%
White British22.0%
Black African12.3%
Asian Bangladeshi11.2%
Asian Pakistani7.3%
Asian Indian6.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.2%
Mixed Other5.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other1.0%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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52.12252, -0.45093 · MK42 0HH
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109502
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.kingsoakprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King's Oak Primary School rated by Ofsted?
King's Oak Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2022.
Is King's Oak Primary School a good school?
King's Oak Primary School scores 37.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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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