Gothic Mede Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | High Street Arlesey Bedfordshire SG15 6SL |
| Reference Number | 140281 |
Gothic Mede Academy continues to demonstrate good performance, building upon its previous positive inspection results. Pupils exhibit pride in their school, showing motivation and confidence in their learning and behavior. The school provides a supportive environment that encourages responsibility and character development among students. There is a clear commitment from leadership to ensure a high-quality education, with a well-structured curriculum that facilitates logical knowledge progression across all subjects. However, while most pupils display good behavior, there are some inconsistencies in behavior management strategies among staff that lead to confusion for a few pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 283 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.89%
Girls: 43.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 14 | 56 |
| 2 | 21 | 31 | 52 |
| 3 | 23 | 16 | 39 |
| 4 | 32 | 21 | 53 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.5% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| African | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Nov 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| Converted to an academy |
Strengths
- Pupils are motivated and take pride in their education.
- The school provides ample opportunities for pupils to engage in learning beyond the classroom.
- Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for high-quality education.
- The curriculum is well-structured and effectively supports pupils' learning.
- Reading instruction is prioritized and well-planned, leading to effective phonics teaching.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in behavior management strategies among staff.
- Some pupils have difficulty making appropriate behavior choices.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Fairfield Park Lower School
Dickens Boulevard, Fairfield Park, Hertfordshire, SG5 4FD |
1.11 miles |
|
Roecroft Lower School
Buttercup Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4PF |
1.41 miles |
|
Derwent Primary School
Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA |
1.53 miles |
|
Stonehill School
Western Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4SZ |
1.64 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
Rook Tree Lane, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 4DL |
1.66 miles |
|
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Park Lane, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AT |
1.68 miles |
|
Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Burley, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4PT |
1.97 miles |
|
The Grange Academy
Sparhawke, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4PY |
1.97 miles |
|
Wilbury Junior School
Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4DU |
2.25 miles |
|
Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4UN |
2.36 miles |
|
Clifton All Saints Academy
Church Street, Clifton, Near Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES |
2.42 miles |
|
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
Norton Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1AG |
2.59 miles |
|
Stondon Lower School
Hillside Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6LQ |
2.61 miles |
|
Ickleford Primary School
Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG |
2.86 miles |
|
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
Ridge Avenue, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1QE |
2.91 miles |
|
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QB |
3.03 miles |
|
Pixmore Junior School
Rushby Mead, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1RS |
3.1 miles |
|
Langford Village Academy
Church Street, Langford, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9QA |
3.34 miles |
|
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT |
3.38 miles |
|
Garden City Academy
Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ |
3.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS |
0.84 miles |
|
Pix Brook Academy
Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB |
1.28 miles |
|
Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN |
1.66 miles |
|
Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
2.54 miles |
|
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS |
2.96 miles |
|
St Francis College
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ |
2.98 miles |
|
The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA |
3.1 miles |
|
St Christopher School
Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
3.38 miles |
|
The Knights Templar School
Park Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ |
3.45 miles |
|
Brandles School
Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY |
3.47 miles |
|
The Priory School
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR |
3.54 miles |
|
Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
4.27 miles |
|
Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS |
4.44 miles |