Goldington Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Address | Haylands Way, MK41 9BX |
| School Website | www.goldington.beds.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1234261516 |
| URN | 136552 |
School Census
| Total | 889 |
| Girls/Boys | 428/461 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.1%/51.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 21.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 178 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/02/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/02/2022 | Good |
| 08/11/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/02/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 76.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 61.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.03 |
| Progress 8 | 0.85 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 69% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 81% |
| Entering EBacc | 61% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.99 |
| Progress 8 | 0.88 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.06 |
| Progress 8 | 0.74 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.73% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 524 |
| As first preference | 318 |
| As second preference | 155 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 412 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 405 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 139 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 185 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 348 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 184 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 331 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 186 |
| As first preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 78 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 71 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As first preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 49% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 48.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Polhill Avenue, , MK41 9DQ
Castle Newnham School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Polhill Avenue, , MK41 9DT
Hazeldene School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stancliffe Road, , MK41 9AT
The Hills Academy
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stancliffe Road, , MK41 9AT
Castle Newnham School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Goldington Road, , MK40 3EP