Goldington Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Haylands Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9BX |
| Phone | 01234261516 |
| Reference Number | 136552 |
Goldington Academy has demonstrated a solid performance since its last inspection, now rated as good overall. The school has successfully transitioned from a middle school to an 11 to 16 secondary school, keeping the favorable aspects of its predecessor while enhancing the educational experience. Pupils are proud and enthusiastic about their school, showcasing high levels of safety and happiness. The leadership is particularly strong, with leaders maintaining high expectations and effectively evaluating the school's performance. Opportunities for personal development are outstanding, reflected in a diverse range of clubs and extracurricular activities that prepare students well for their future endeavors.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 942 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.42%
Girls: 49.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 90 | 102 | 192 |
| 8 | 91 | 98 | 189 |
| 9 | 96 | 96 | 192 |
| 10 | 93 | 98 | 191 |
| 11 | 105 | 73 | 178 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50% |
| White, Other | 13.6% |
| Asian, Other | 5.8% |
| African | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 01 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Short inspection |
| 08 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Goldington Middle School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 25 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
| 05 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, happy, and proud of their school.
- High-quality clubs and societies enrich the student experience.
- Outstanding personal development opportunities are available for all pupils.
- Leaders have effectively developed a rich key stage 4 curriculum.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is strong.
- Excellent relationships between teachers and pupils enhance learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all teachers consistently check pupil understanding of prior lessons.
- A small number of boys show inconsistent attitudes towards learning.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 81.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 139 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 56 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
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