Langford Village Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Langford Village Academy.

Biggleswade, SG189QA Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
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
24 April 2024
Previous grade
Good
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
Church Street
Langford
Biggleswade, SG189QA
Phone
1462629000
Website
langfordvillageacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140835
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Street, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9QA
Website
www.langfordvillageacademy.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
259
Free School Meals
15.4% (40 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.7% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 97.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
32
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
259 pupils
4-11

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

Gratitude Respect Empathy Acceptance Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal: Langford Village Academy is a values-based, small primary school in BEST, offering a well-designed curriculum, outdoor learning including Forest School, and a growth mindset culture; the school day starts at 8.45am and emphasizes partnership with families.

Facilities

Wooded area Garden Forest School area Solar panels

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School Outdoor learning / use of the outdoor environment Values Education Topic-based curriculum Enquiry-based approach in foundation subjects Holistic, whole-child development

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