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Oak Bank School
Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3BE, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.1 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
126
Capacity
127
Ages
9–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in its positive parent satisfaction rate of 87%. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 5.8 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Families should weigh these strengths and weaknesses when considering their options.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 5.8 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Behaviour is good
96%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
78%
My child makes good progress
74%
School responds to concerns
65%
Good range of extra-curricular
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Black Caribbean4.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Location
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51.93625, -0.65943 · LU7 3BE
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN140286
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.oakbank.beds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oak Bank School rated by Ofsted?
Oak Bank School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2019.
Is Oak Bank School a good school?
Oak Bank School scores 61.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 Oak Bank School?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oak Bank School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Oak Bank School in GCSEs?
Oak Bank School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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