Beecroft Academy
Dunstable, LU6 1DW · Central Bedfordshire · primary school
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25th of 36 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire we can score, 95 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,673 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 0.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beecroft Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 0.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 413 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Beecroft Academy
Overview
Beecroft Academy is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, reflecting a school that has ‘continued to improve and refine the curriculum’ since its last inspection. The report highlights a ‘friendly school’ where ‘relationships are warm and respectful’, with pupils demonstrating high engagement and a strong sense of community.
Strengths
- The school’s ‘highly consistent approach to curriculum planning’, known as ‘The Beecroft Way’, ensures a ‘good quality of education’ for all pupils.
- Teachers ‘deliver the curriculum skilfully’, making effective links between subjects to help pupils ‘build connections and deepen their knowledge’.
- Reading is a clear priority, with adults delivering the phonics programme ‘expertly’ and fostering a ‘love of reading’ through enthusiastic shared stories.
- The school provides ‘effective support’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to work with ‘increasing levels of independence and confidence’.
- Personal development is ‘thoughtfully planned’, offering a ‘wide range of clubs’ and lessons in financial literacy and personal safety.
Areas to improve
- The school must use assessment systems to ‘identify and close gaps in pupils’ knowledge’ resulting from ‘historic weaknesses in the curriculum and in teaching approaches’.
- Leaders should develop pupils’ writing skills so that work across the curriculum is of a ‘consistent high quality’, as pupils currently do not apply writing techniques to other subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 18% |
| 2023/24 | 32% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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