The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 444
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Payne
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Great Ouse Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Great Ouse Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Ouse Primary Academy?
Great Ouse Primary Academy currently has 444 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Ouse Primary Academy take?
Great Ouse Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Ouse Primary Academy?
Great Ouse Primary Academy is in Bedford, MK40 4TJ, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Ouse Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Great Ouse Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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