The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 98
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 9.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Callum Brown (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Green, Harrold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7DB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Harrold Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Harrold Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harrold Primary Academy?
Harrold Primary Academy currently has 98 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harrold Primary Academy take?
Harrold Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harrold Primary Academy?
Harrold Primary Academy is in Bedford, MK43 7DB, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harrold Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Harrold Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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