Goldington Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Haylands Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9BX |
| Phone | 01234261516 |
| Reference Number | 136552 |
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 | 2022-03-18 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2022-02-01 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 18 March 2022 |
| 2016-06-21 | Short inspectionShort inspection, PDF - 08 September 2016 |
| 2012-11-08 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 28 November 2012 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| Previously as Goldington Middle School | |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessmentInterim assessment, PDF - 22 July 2010 |
| 2007-04-25 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 18 May 2007 |
| 2000-06-05 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 26 October 2000 |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessmentInterim assessment, PDF - 22 July 2010 |
| 2007-04-25 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 18 May 2007 |
| 2000-06-05 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 26 October 2000 |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ |
0.17 miles |
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Hazeldene School
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT |
0.39 miles |
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The Hills Academy
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT |
0.39 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP |
0.53 miles |
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Goldington Green Academy
Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP |
0.66 miles |
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Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QZ |
0.8 miles |
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Putnoe Primary School
Church Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DH |
0.88 miles |
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Brickhill Primary School
Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7AA |
0.96 miles |
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Scott Primary School
Hawk Drive, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7JA |
1.28 miles |
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Livingstone Primary School
Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG |
1.37 miles |
|
Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD |
1.39 miles |
|
Polam School
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU |
1.42 miles |
|
Edith Cavell Primary School
Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH |
1.44 miles |
|
King's Oak Primary School
Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH |
1.54 miles |
|
Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ |
1.59 miles |
|
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS |
1.61 miles |
|
Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR |
1.78 miles |
|
Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR |
1.8 miles |
|
Renhold VC Primary School
Church End, Renhold Vc Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0LU |
1.88 miles |
|
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ |
2 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
0.36 miles |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TJ |
0.67 miles |
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
0.85 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
1.1 miles |
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Mark Rutherford School
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX |
1.1 miles |
|
Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD |
1.27 miles |
|
Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
1.28 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL |
1.46 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
1.6 miles |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7FZ |
1.63 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
1.82 miles |
|
St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
2.06 miles |
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ |
2.31 miles |
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Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Renhold Road, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2PT |
2.53 miles |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
2.6 miles |
|
Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
2.74 miles |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
3.65 miles |
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Lincroft Academy
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE |
3.66 miles |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
3.73 miles |
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Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
4.08 miles |