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Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.5 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,133
Capacity
1,270
Ages
9–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 86%, this academy offers a supportive environment for students aged 9-19. The school demonstrates commendable performance, with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 52% nationally and a solid 68% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, EBacc entry is relatively low at 20%, indicating that there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader range of subjects.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 68% | Top 46% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 |
Parent View (274 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
School has high expectations
87%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
84%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
80%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.1%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.01953, -0.24611 · SG15 6XS
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137632
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.etonbury.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Etonbury Academy rated by Ofsted?
Etonbury Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Etonbury Academy a good school?
Etonbury Academy scores 67.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Etonbury Academy?
Based on 274 Ofsted Parent View responses, Etonbury Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Etonbury Academy in GCSEs?
Etonbury Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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