Goldington Green Academy
Bedford, MK41 0DP · Bedford · primary school
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33rd of 50 primary schools in Bedford we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.3/10 against 1,932 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goldington Green Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the song squad, gardening club, and football team, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 576 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Goldington Green Academy
Overview
Goldington Green Academy is described as a "large, happy school" where "values are at the heart" of daily life. The report highlights "warm relationships," "positive attitudes," and an "ambitious" curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next steps.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced and coherent," with staff demonstrating "strong subject knowledge" in core areas like reading, mathematics, and geography.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well from their various starting points" through adapted resources and support.
- "Strong routines and clear expectations" ensure pupils behave well, listen attentively, and focus on independent tasks.
- The school promotes a "love of reading" through initiatives like 'parent reading cafés' and effective phonics teaching.
- Pastoral care is a strength, with pupils learning about "consent, peer pressure and stereotypes" and developing a "strong understanding of right and wrong."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum implementation is less effective, and assessment is not consistently used to shape future learning.
- Systems for checking what is working well are "not as effective as they could be," failing to always identify the most important areas for improvement.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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