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Great Ouse Primary Academy
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.0 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
444
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 67% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 12%, the overall results indicate a supportive learning environment. Parents may appreciate the school's strong standing in the local authority, with a LocaleIQ score better than 59% of schools.
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Last inspected: 22 February 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani27.0%
White British25.0%
Black African7.0%
Asian Indian6.8%
Asian Bangladeshi6.8%
Mixed Other5.0%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Other2.0%
Other2.0%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Black Other0.9%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.14397, -0.49110 · MK40 4TJ
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN144746
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.greatouse.beds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Ouse Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Great Ouse Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2022.
Is Great Ouse Primary Academy a good school?
Great Ouse Primary Academy scores 59.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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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