Langford Village Academy
Biggleswade, SG18 9QA · Central Bedfordshire · primary school
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16th 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 3,839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| 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.
Langford Village 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 higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in sports day and cricket, visit Wicksteed Park, and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 295 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Langford Village Academy
Overview
Langford Village Academy is described as a "welcoming and nurturing environment" where pupils are "safe and happy." The report highlights that pupils have an "astute understanding of their own feelings" and work hard, contributing to a "calm atmosphere." Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with particular praise for the school’s supportive culture and improvements in curriculum design.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-structured, ensuring pupils "build their understanding in a logical way" and secure strong foundations from the start.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, allowing them to access the "same ambitious curriculum as their peers."
- Early reading is taught systematically, with "well matched" books helping pupils learn sounds quickly and develop a "love of reading."
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, being "polite and kind to each other" within "established and clear routines."
- Leaders and the trust provide "high-quality provision" for staff well-being, which staff consider "highly beneficial."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not make "precise enough pedagogical choices," meaning some pupils are not "sufficiently stretched or challenged."
- A small number of pupils do not attend frequently enough, causing them to miss "important learning."
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 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 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
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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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