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Beecroft Academy
Westfield Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.4 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
413
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a strong performance in meeting expected standards for reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 93% of schools nationally. However, only 39% of pupils achieve the expected level in these subjects, and there are currently no students reaching the higher standard. While the school serves a sizable community of 413 pupils, its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than just 11% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in overall academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality 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%. | 39% | Bottom 7% 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
White British51.6%
White Other20.1%
Asian Indian5.3%
Black African5.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.4%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.88796, -0.53876 · LU6 1DW
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN140276
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.beecroftacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Beecroft Academy rated by Ofsted?
Beecroft Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Beecroft Academy a good school?
Beecroft Academy scores 11.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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