The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.3
10.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
22.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 154 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 942
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- GOLDINGTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Francis Galbraith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Castle Newnham School
Secondary · 585m away
Hazeldene School
Primary · 624m away
The Hills Academy
Primary · 627m away
Castle Newnham School
Primary · 846m away
Goldington Green Lower School
Primary · 1.1km away
Goldington Green Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
KWS School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Goldington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Goldington Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goldington Academy?
Goldington Academy currently has 942 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goldington Academy take?
Goldington Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Goldington Academy?
Goldington Academy is in Bedford, MK41 9BX, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goldington Academy have a sixth form?
No, Goldington Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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