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Bedford Road Primary Academy
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.1 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
373
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With 46% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, this school performs well compared to the national average, ranking in the top 87%. However, it is important to note that the Ofsted rating is "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction may be a point of focus, as the LocaleIQ score suggests it is better than only 8% of schools, highlighting potential challenges in the overall school environment.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.2%
White Other18.0%
Asian Indian12.1%
Black African7.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Asian Other4.3%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.11894, -0.49677 · MK42 8QH
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN150474
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitebedfordroad-primary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Bedford Road Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bedford Road Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2022.
Is Bedford Road Primary Academy a good school?
Bedford Road Primary Academy scores 8.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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