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Goldington Green Academy
Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.1 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
581
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy serves children aged 2-11 and has a strong focus on foundational skills, achieving 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. However, there are no students reaching the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 66% recommending the school, reflecting a need for enhanced engagement with families.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% 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 |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of subjects
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
School keeps me informed
72%
My child makes good progress
72%
My child is happy
70%
Progress is communicated
70%
My child feels safe
68%
School supports development
68%
School has high expectations
68%
Behaviour is good
66%
I'd recommend this school
66%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.7%
White Other16.9%
Black African8.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.9%
Asian Other4.1%
Asian Indian3.6%
Asian Bangladeshi3.4%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Other0.9%
traveller_irish0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.14250, -0.42885 · MK41 0DP
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN139523
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Goldington Green Academy rated by Ofsted?
Goldington Green Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is Goldington Green Academy a good school?
Goldington Green Academy scores 17.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 Goldington Green Academy?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Goldington Green Academy receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
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