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Lincroft Academy
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.8 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
931
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE outcomes where 73% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.0 places it in the top 55% of schools nationally, parent satisfaction is moderate at 68%. The school may benefit from further improving its EBacc entry rate, currently at 34%.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 34% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
Parent View (211 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child feels safe
82%
School has high expectations
78%
My child is happy
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
My child makes good progress
74%
I'd recommend this school
68%
Behaviour is good
67%
School supports development
64%
School keeps me informed
58%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.1%
White Other7.9%
Asian Indian5.0%
Asian Pakistani4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.16897, -0.52060 · MK43 7RE
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN136471
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lincroft.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Lincroft Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lincroft Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Lincroft Academy a good school?
Lincroft Academy scores 38.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lincroft Academy?
Based on 211 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lincroft Academy receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Lincroft Academy in GCSEs?
Lincroft Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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