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Springfield Primary School
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.3 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
378
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of June 2022, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 51% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 80% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Parent satisfaction is likely to be a consideration, given the school's position within the local context, as it scores better than 19% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 June 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.5%
White Other18.3%
Asian Indian14.0%
Black African11.6%
Asian Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black Other2.4%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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52.11277, -0.48626 · MK42 7LJ
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN145219
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Springfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Springfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2022.
Is Springfield Primary School a good school?
Springfield Primary School scores 19.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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