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The Linden Academy
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- Luton LU1 3HJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Effective action taken to improve early reading teaching, phonics knowledge frequently checked.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum, pupils respond well to high expectations.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers sometimes do not check pupils鈥� learning closely enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� outcomes in national assessments have improved, pupils are now doing well.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers spot pupils who have fallen behind quickly and provide extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in class and move around in an orderly way.
Support for SEND Pupils: School accurately identifies SEND, puts extra help in place, and adapts tasks skillfully.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff and anti-bullying ambassadors swiftly remedy any unkind behavior.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and well cared for by staff.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wealth of opportunities such as trips, visitors, and clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Trust invests in training and resources, leading to increased stability in the team.
Impact on Student Progress: Most pupils learn what they need to be ready for their next stage.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers regularly check that pupils have remembered important knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders are relatively new and need to further embed consistent teaching.
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About Us
The Linden Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 475 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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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Every child in our care should feel content, secure, and safe at The Linden Academy in order for them to benefit fully from the top-notch educational opportunities we offer.
We are able to support the children in managing growing up in the modern world and being as worry-free as possible so they can take advantage of the fantastic learning opportunities being offered to them by developing positive relationships, creating a supportive environment, building resilience, and encouraging kids to share how they are feeling.
We are a welcoming school that offers great educational opportunities and a stimulating learning environment that fit the needs of each individual student and encourage a passion for learning that lasts a lifetime.
Learning is enjoyable at The Linden Academy, where teachers are encouraged to be innovative in how they present lessons to make learning memorable for the kids.
The Linden Academy's committed and enthusiastic staff members have high expectations for both behaviour and academic performance.
In order to learn, children are encouraged to take risks and push themselves outside of their comfort zones.
Respect, honesty, hard effort, caring, and understanding are our five school values, and they are at the core of all we do and how we want all members of our school community to behave.
These values are clearly emphasised, and the kids are helped to understand them and how to improve their attitudes and behaviour to be the best version of themselves.
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We are able to support the children in managing growing up in the modern world and being as worry-free as possible so they can take advantage of the fantastic learning opportunities being offered to them by developing positive relationships, creating a supportive environment, building resilience, and encouraging kids to share how they are feeling.
We are a welcoming school that offers great educational opportunities and a stimulating learning environment that fit the needs of each individual student and encourage a passion for learning that lasts a lifetime.
Learning is enjoyable at The Linden Academy, where teachers are encouraged to be innovative in how they present lessons to make learning memorable for the kids.
The Linden Academy's committed and enthusiastic staff members have high expectations for both behaviour and academic performance.
In order to learn, children are encouraged to take risks and push themselves outside of their comfort zones.
Respect, honesty, hard effort, caring, and understanding are our five school values, and they are at the core of all we do and how we want all members of our school community to behave.
These values are clearly emphasised, and the kids are helped to understand them and how to improve their attitudes and behaviour to be the best version of themselves.
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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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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 106 |
| 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 | 101 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 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 | 54% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.03% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
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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 3 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 5 | 90 | 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 | 45% 11 | 55.58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 7 | 7.88% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
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 | 103 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 93 | 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 | 56% 2 | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 7.63% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 93 |
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 | 54% | 52.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.44% | 8.19% |
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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd 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 | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Linden Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
