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Elstow School
Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.4 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
418
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 74%, placing it in the top 25% nationally. However, only 5% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating there may be room for improvement in challenging all learners to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 2 November 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
School has high expectations
89%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.9%
Asian Indian11.5%
White Other11.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.7%
Mixed W+Asian4.5%
Asian Bangladeshi4.1%
Asian Other3.8%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black African3.3%
Other1.9%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.11260, -0.46424 · MK42 9GP
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN144039
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.elstowschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Elstow School rated by Ofsted?
Elstow School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2016.
Is Elstow School a good school?
Elstow School scores 74.4/100 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 Elstow School?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, Elstow School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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