Goldington Green Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Goldington Green Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0DP |
| Phone | 01234326335 |
| Reference Number | 139523 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 608 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.45%
Girls: 46.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 37 | 71 |
| 2 | 46 | 42 | 88 |
| 3 | 38 | 34 | 72 |
| 4 | 42 | 32 | 74 |
| 5 | 51 | 32 | 83 |
| 6 | 46 | 43 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 45.6% |
| White, Other | 16.4% |
| African | 7.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.9% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-28 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-07 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-12-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-07-11 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-01-12 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2013-04-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Goldington Green Lower School | ||
| 2010-09-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-06-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-09-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-06-10 | 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 | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | 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 | 2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Putnoe Primary School
Church Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DH |
0.75 miles |
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ |
0.82 miles |
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The Hills Academy
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT |
0.86 miles |
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Hazeldene School
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT |
0.88 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP |
1.07 miles |
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Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QZ |
1.44 miles |
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Brickhill Primary School
Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7AA |
1.5 miles |
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Renhold VC Primary School
Church End, Renhold Vc Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0LU |
1.59 miles |
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King's Oak Primary School
Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH |
1.67 miles |
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Scott Primary School
Hawk Drive, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7JA |
1.87 miles |
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Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ |
1.9 miles |
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Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS |
1.93 miles |
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Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD |
1.98 miles |
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Livingstone Primary School
Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG |
2.01 miles |
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Polam School
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU |
2.04 miles |
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Edith Cavell Primary School
Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH |
2.1 miles |
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Sheerhatch Primary School
Willington Road, Cople, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3TH |
2.13 miles |
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Shortstown Primary School
Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS |
2.15 miles |
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Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR |
2.21 miles |
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Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR |
2.23 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TJ |
0.57 miles |
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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX |
0.66 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
1.02 miles |
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Mark Rutherford School
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX |
1.18 miles |
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
1.47 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
1.54 miles |
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Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD |
1.75 miles |
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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
1.78 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
1.94 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL |
1.98 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
2.25 miles |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
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2.27 miles |
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Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Renhold Road, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2PT |
2.31 miles |
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St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
2.54 miles |
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ |
2.92 miles |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
3.08 miles |
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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
3.1 miles |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
4.08 miles |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
4.16 miles |
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Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
4.16 miles |