Oakley Primary Academy
Bedford, MK43 7RE · Bedford · primary school
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25th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oakley Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for the small group of pupils achieving the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Oakley Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils experience a “highly supportive school environment” where they feel “safe and valued” and follow clear values of being “ready, responsible and respectful.” The school delivers a “broad, well-structured curriculum” that helps pupils build “rich knowledge over time,” supported by “knowledgeable teachers” who provide “clear, interesting and engaging lessons.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional behaviour and positive attitudes to learning,” being “highly respectful, tolerant and kind to each other.”
- The trust provides an “ambitious and well-structured primary curriculum” with extensive training, enabling staff to teach effectively and pupils to “secure their knowledge in each subject securely.”
- Reading is taught effectively through an “effective phonics programme,” helping children “quickly build reading fluency from the start of Reception” and develop a “love of reading.”
- Personal development is supported by a “range of activities” including clubs and community events, which foster a “strong sense of belonging and togetherness.”
- Governors receive “extensive programme of training” from the trust, enabling them to “challenge and support the school effectively.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure it puts “adaptions in place to meet all pupils’ individual needs precisely and effectively,” as current adjustments are not always sufficient for some pupils, including those with SEND, to access learning fully or extend their knowledge.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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