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Marston Vale Middle School
The Crescent, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NH, Bedford
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
571
Capacity
609
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this middle school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 54% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 75% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 77% recommending the school based on 127 responses, indicating a supportive community. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (127 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
86%
Behaviour is good
82%
School has high expectations
78%
My child makes good progress
77%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Progress is communicated
74%
School keeps me informed
65%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Black African2.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.06833, -0.51155 · MK43 9NH
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN145861
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.marstonvalemiddle.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Marston Vale Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Marston Vale Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Marston Vale Middle School a good school?
Marston Vale Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Marston Vale Middle School?
Based on 127 Ofsted Parent View responses, Marston Vale Middle School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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