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Great Ouse Primary Academy
- Primary
- Bedford MK40 4TJ
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| 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: Children in the pre-school and Reception classes quickly learn the sounds they need to help them to read. They get off to a good start.
Success of the Curriculum: There is an ambitious curriculum in place for all year groups from the early years to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders should ensure that all subjects leaders have opportunities to monitor their areas of responsibility and to evaluate how effectively their subject plans are working.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils in key stage 1 practise their phonics to help them to become fluent readers.
Support for Falling Behind: When pupils find reading difficult, adults support them to keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils follow the school routines. This makes for a calm and orderly environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. Pupils鈥� needs are accurately identified at an early stage.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that behaviour is good. They consider that bullying rarely occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding runs through every aspect of daily life. Adults have been well trained.
Parent Feedback: Leaders recognize the importance of working with parents to provide help and support when needed.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils take part in activities such as sport, singing and art.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan interesting activities that engage pupils in their work.
Impact on Student Progress: Mostly, teachers use this information effectively to address any misunderstandings.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few teachers do not have the strong subject knowledge they need to deliver all areas of the curriculum effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Not all teachers insist upon leaders鈥� expectations for how work is recorded and presented.
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About Us
Great Ouse Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 417 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 67% 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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Thank you for your interest in our school, and welcome. For its students, Great Ouse Primary Academy has tremendous goals and aspirations. All members of the Great Ouse Primary Academy community are held to high standards, and these expectations are a reflection of the magnificent physical environment we have created to promote learning both inside and outside of the school's walls. We are dedicated to creating students who are resilient, motivated, and aspirational in their goals鈥攕tudents who are well-equipped to be productive citizens in the twenty-first century. Great Ouse Primary Academy is a proud member of Sharnbrook Academy Federation and was established as a brand-new primary academy in September 2017. (SAF). The school serves as a feeder for Sharnbrook Academy and Lincroft Academy. With cutting-edge technology and lively teaching and learning areas for our students and staff, the school provides a bright, contemporary, and exciting learning environment. We firmly believe that the school belongs to the entire community of students, teachers, parents, and carers. We implore you to participate in and actively support the school. Everyone has a great chance to take part in something spectacular.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 23.5 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 103 |
| 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 | 108 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 67% | 51.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | - | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 48.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 | - | 46 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 46 | 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 | - | 23.15% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 2.41% | 9.16% |
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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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 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 Great Ouse Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
