The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
7% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Callum Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Oakley Primary Academy?
Oakley Primary Academy currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakley Primary Academy take?
Oakley Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oakley Primary Academy?
Oakley Primary Academy is in Bedford, MK43 7RE, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakley Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Oakley Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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