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Oakley Primary Academy
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.8 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
280
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, which ranks it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2 assessments, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
99%
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
95%
School keeps me informed
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Good range of subjects
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
82%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.0%
Mixed Other6.3%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
White Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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52.17000, -0.52027 · MK43 7RE
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN143561
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oakley.beds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakley Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Oakley Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Oakley Primary Academy a good school?
Oakley Primary Academy scores 73.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 Oakley Primary Academy?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oakley Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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