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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.5 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
942
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
126%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 17% of the UK. Notably, 88% of students secure a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 64% achieve a grade 5 or higher, indicating solid foundational skills. The school also boasts a LocaleIQ score of 81.5, placing it better than 82% of schools, making it a promising choice for parents seeking quality education.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.3 | Top 17% 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%. | 88% | Top 8% 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%. | 64% | Top 13% 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%. | 57% | Top 19% 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%. | 42% | Top 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.0%
White Other13.6%
Asian Other5.8%
Black African5.1%
Mixed Other5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Other1.2%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.14442, -0.44398 · MK41 9BX
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN136552
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.goldington.beds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Goldington Academy rated by Ofsted?
Goldington Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2022.
Is Goldington Academy a good school?
Goldington Academy scores 81.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Goldington Academy in GCSEs?
Goldington Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.3. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near MK41 9BX?
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