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Queen's Park Academy

Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA, Bedford


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.5 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
449
Capacity
375
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 61% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction and community engagement can further enhance the educational experience here.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 4 May 2022
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani36.7%
Asian Bangladeshi14.7%
White Other14.5%
Asian Other8.9%
Black African7.1%
White British3.8%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.13521, -0.49019 · MK40 4HA

School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN136660
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Queen's Park Academy rated by Ofsted?

Queen's Park Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2022.

Is Queen's Park Academy a good school?

Queen's Park Academy scores 35.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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