Roxton Church of England Academy

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

Bedford, MK443DR Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
25 April 2023
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
School Lane
Roxton
Bedford, MK443DR

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146269
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
School Lane, Roxton, Bedford, MK44 3DR
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
90 pupils
Setting
Smaller 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
62
Free School Meals
24.1% (15 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
7
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
62 pupils
3-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"In faith we learn and grow together"

Aspire & Persevere Responsibility Community Love & Friendship Respect Believe

Church of England academy; part of the Diocese of St Albans Multi Academy Trust; ethos rooted in Christian values

Head Teacher's Message

Roxton CE Academy is described as a progressing, happy school where children come first. It emphasizes a caring and nurturing ethos, safeguarding and well-being, and a Christian values-based education. The motto is “In faith we learn and grow together.”

Wraparound Care

Wrap Around Care - The Treehouse: Booking Procedure, Online booking form, Printable Booking form, Prepaid/undated sessions booking, Fee structure and payment options, Support with fees

SEND Provision

SEND policy is published on the Policies page (dsamat-send-policy-jan-2025.pdf) and information about SEND is available under the SEND section of Key Information.

Admissions Criteria

The Local Authority (Bedford Borough Council) is responsible for the admissions for the main school (Year R - Year 6), including in-year admissions. Roxton Admissions Policy PDFs are available (Roxton Admissions policy 2026-27.pdf, Roxton Admissions Policy 2025-26, Roxton Admissions Policy 2024-25). In-year transfers involve contacting the local authority and visiting the school, and there is an Appeals process via the Bedford Council site.

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