The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 581
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 34.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Skingsley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGoldington Green Lower School
Primary · Very close
KWS School
Independent · 923m away
Goldington Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Woodside Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.2km away
Putnoe Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Hills Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Hazeldene School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Goldington Green Academy?
Goldington Green Academy currently has 581 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goldington Green Academy take?
Goldington Green Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Goldington Green Academy?
Goldington Green Academy is in Bedford, MK41 0DP, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goldington Green Academy have a sixth form?
No, Goldington Green Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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