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Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
Silver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3HZ, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.4 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
203
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of September 2022, this primary academy provides a supportive learning environment for its 203 pupils aged 3-11. While it excels in overall pupil satisfaction, it currently shows limited progress in key stage 2 outcomes, with no students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parents may want to consider these academic results alongside the school's positive reputation.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2022Quality 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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 British78.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
White Other3.0%
Other2.0%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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52.15502, -0.35142 · MK44 3HZ
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN143770
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.gbpa.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2022.
Is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy scores 4.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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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