Queen's Park Academy

A good academy converter school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Queen's Park Academy.

Bedford, MK404HA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
41.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 49.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 May 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chestnut Avenue
Bedford, MK404HA
Phone
1234352901
Website
queensparkacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136660
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4HA
Website
https://www.queensparkacademy.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Capacity
375 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
452
Free School Meals
32.6% (147 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
49.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 100.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
452 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"WE BELIEVE, GIVEN THE RIGHT CIRCUMSTANCES, ALL CHILDREN ARE CAPABLE OF EXTRAORDINARY THINGS."

Integrity Ambition Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Emma Bolton, Principal, describes a diverse international community and aims for an exceptional, knowledge-rich curriculum with opportunities to learn outside the classroom; emphasizes partnerships with parents and the community and high behavioural standards.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco Warriors Reading Leaders World Family House Leaders

Facilities

Spacious halls Sports areas Classrooms Outdoor spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum Retrieval and rehearsal of learning to enable memory Mixed-ability teaching groups; small-group/one-to-one phonics to support reading Enrichment through trips and visitors; extra-curricular clubs Curriculum maps; subject-led progression; emphasis on memory and recall

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care clubs for all children; activities planned each week.

SEND Provision

SEND Team: Mrs Katie McWatt (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator); David Washington (Director of Inclusion and SEND). Additional Needs Referral Form. Policies include SEND Policy, Information Report, and Accessibility Plan.

Admissions Criteria

60 places in each year group. Nursery admissions via Applicaa. Reception to Year 6 applications via Bedford Borough Local Authority. Admissions policy 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28.

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