Balliol Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Balliol Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7ER |
| Phone | 01234300601 |
| Reference Number | 109464 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 389 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.67%
Girls: 48.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 17 | 40 |
| 2 | 19 | 32 | 51 |
| 3 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| 4 | 28 | 20 | 48 |
| 5 | 32 | 20 | 52 |
| 6 | 19 | 29 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 41.1% |
| African | 12.1% |
| White, Other | 10.8% |
| Indian | 5.7% |
| Unclassified | 5.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| Caribbean | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-09-28 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-12 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-01-17 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-10-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-11-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bedford Road Primary Academy
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH |
0.55 miles |
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Kempston Rural Primary School
Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ |
0.6 miles |
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Springfield Primary School
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ |
0.73 miles |
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Camestone School
Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW |
0.87 miles |
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Great Denham Primary School
Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG |
1.32 miles |
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Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR |
1.57 miles |
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Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR |
1.59 miles |
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Westfield Primary School
Chester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HW |
1.63 miles |
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St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Chester Road, Bedford, MK40 4HN |
1.64 miles |
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Elstow School
Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP |
1.67 miles |
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Queen's Park Academy
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA |
1.69 miles |
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St James' CofE Academy
Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BD |
1.8 miles |
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Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS |
1.9 miles |
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Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ |
1.94 miles |
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Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD |
2.14 miles |
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Great Ouse Primary Academy
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ |
2.26 miles |
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Polam School
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU |
2.26 miles |
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Wixams Tree Primary School
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
2.27 miles |
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King's Oak Primary School
Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH |
2.34 miles |
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Lakeview School
School Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BH |
2.37 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
0.29 miles |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
0.36 miles |
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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
0.79 miles |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
0.81 miles |
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St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
1.32 miles |
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ |
1.72 miles |
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Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT |
1.97 miles |
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Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD |
2.09 miles |
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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
2.1 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
2.19 miles |
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Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
2.26 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
2.28 miles |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
|
2.38 miles |
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
2.64 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
2.65 miles |
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Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY |
2.84 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
3.19 miles |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, MK41 9TJ |
3.27 miles |
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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX |
3.37 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL |
3.82 miles |