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Great Denham Primary School
Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.3 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
677
Capacity
650
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 72% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 31% nationally. The school boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 92.3, indicating it outperforms 92% of other schools in the area. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at 7%, the overall environment and support for learning are commendable.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.7%
White Other6.8%
Mixed Other5.8%
Asian Other4.7%
Asian Indian4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Black African3.4%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Black Other2.2%
Other2.1%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.13121, -0.50680 · MK40 4GG
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN135996
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Denham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Great Denham Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2024.
Is Great Denham Primary School a good school?
Great Denham Primary School scores 92.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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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