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Goldington Green Academy
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Goldington Green Academy
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- Bedford MK41 0DP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are skilled in developing early phonics understanding and practical problem-solving tasks in math.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are provided with a broad curriculum and a wide range of experiences that promote positive attitudes towards learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Standards are not equally high across the curriculum for the newly added key stage 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in pupils鈥� books show consistent development in writing and effective skill development in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide targeted support to improve attendance and help disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically behave very well, showing keen participation and good friendships.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school has a pastoral and therapeutic team, including an education psychologist, providing effective support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with fit-for-purpose arrangements and quick action on any worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' well-being is central to the school's culture, ensuring quick identification and action on any concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the pastoral care and community focus, noting staff's ability to bring out the best academically.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate being part of a caring school team focused on children.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs, including French, mindfulness, cricket, drama, swimming, tennis, and 鈥楽ong Squad鈥�.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate professional training and support from leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils develop sentence structure, punctuation skills, and practical problem-solving tasks effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use a consistent approach across subjects with opportunities for pupils to write for different purposes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most able pupils lack sufficient challenge to excel.
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About Us
Goldington Green Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 608 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being the head teacher of Goldington Green Academy makes me feel incredibly proud. I have a group of devoted and compassionate employees that are committed to fostering a close bond between the staff, the kids, and their families. As a mother, I am aware that picking a school for your child is among the most significant choices you will have to make. You want to know that your child will be successful in all areas of the curriculum and that they will enjoy themselves while they are learning. View More.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 22.8 | 27.5 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 106 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 105 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 51.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 2.33% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 88 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% | 48.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.75% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Goldington Green Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1