The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 0% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
0%
-62.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs S Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Silver Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3HZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy?
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy take?
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy?
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy is in Bedford, MK44 3HZ, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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