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Harrold Primary Academy
The Green, Harrold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7DB, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.8 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
98
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
47%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 81% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing them in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears high, reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 69.8, indicating that the school performs better than 70% of other schools. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2023Quality 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Location
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52.20078, -0.61193 · MK43 7DB
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN143084
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.harrold.beds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harrold Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Harrold Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2023.
Is Harrold Primary Academy a good school?
Harrold Primary Academy scores 69.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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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