The Hills Academy
Bedford, MK41 9AT · Bedford · primary school
10th 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 4,356 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 40% | 1.86 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
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%. Only 10.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join the Homework Club, ECO Committee, or participate in Snooker, Football Table, Craft, and Drumming. Trips include visits to the theatre, the STEM Centre, and lunch at Chicken George. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in. The school has 440 pupils in a building with 420 places, meaning it is over capacity by 20. This means places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the daily routine with 20 more pupils than its stated capacity? What specific support is offered to help pupils move from the expected standard to the higher standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support families?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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