Kensworth Church of England Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kensworth Church of England Academy.

Dunstable, LU63RH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

23

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
12.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 15.0%
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
1 February 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Common Road
Kensworth
Dunstable, LU63RH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144458
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RH
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
86
Free School Meals
19.7% (17 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
9.3% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
99.0
Maths Score:
99.0
Grammar Score:
98.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 99.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
86 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-7.5 per year)

Down -7.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"With God by our side, we can move mountains"

Generosity Compassion Courage Forgiveness Friendship Respect

Kensworth Church of England Academy is a small village school in Central Bedfordshire, part of the Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust (DSAMAT). It has a close relationship with St Mary the Virgin Church, Kensworth. Collective Worship is a valued time, led by a rector in regular worship, and the Diocese provides guidelines, information, resources, support and training relating to Church school character, RE and Collective Worship.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher describes Kensworth as a small school with a big heart, aiming to help every child feel happy, safe and secure so they can thrive. Emphasises positive relationships, resilience, curiosity and a love of learning, with the strapline “With God by our side, we can move mountains.”

Extracurriculars

Clubs

DSAMAT Combined Primary School Choir

Sports

Cricket Archery Golf Tennis Netball Quicksticks (Hockey) Athletics Swimming Gymnastics Orienteering

Admissions Criteria

The Local Authority (Central Bedfordshire) are responsible for the admissions for the main school (Year R - Year 6) including in-year admissions.

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