The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 449
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Emma Bolton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestfield Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Primary · 455m away
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Secondary · 493m away
Priory Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Polam School
Independent · 1.1km away
St John's School
Academy · 1.1km away
St John's School
Special school · 1.1km away
Great Denham Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Queen's Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Queen's Park Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen's Park Academy?
Queen's Park Academy currently has 449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen's Park Academy take?
Queen's Park Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Queen's Park Academy?
Queen's Park Academy is in Bedford, MK40 4HA, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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