Great Ouse Primary Academy

A good free schools school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Great Ouse Primary Academy.

Bedford, MK404TJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 78.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
22 February 2022
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
Seaforth Gardens
Bedford, MK404TJ
Phone
1234907890
Website
greatouse.beds.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144746
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, MK40 4TJ
Website
www.greatouse.beds.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
420 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
417
Free School Meals
18.2% (76 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
78.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
78.0 (+19.2 vs average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 109.0
2023 108.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
417 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Co-operative Conscientious Curious Caring Courageous Courteous

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Great Ouse Primary Academy in Bedford, a proud member of Meridian Trust. I am honoured to lead this inclusive and vibrant school, where children are the heart of every decision.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced education following the National Curriculum Knowledge-rich curriculum A variety of exciting, flexible, enjoyable and engaging learning experiences Depth of coverage and progression of skills Opportunities to write for real and purposeful purposes across the curriculum

Admissions Criteria

Does not have a catchment area. There are 60 places in each year group. Admissions are managed by Bedford Borough Council, including in-year admissions. A School Admissions Policy exists; Pre-School Admissions Policy is in place.

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