Gothic Mede Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | High Street, SG15 6SL |
| School Website | www.gothicmede.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1462732002 |
| URN | 140281 |
School Census
| Total | 312 |
| Girls/Boys | 150/162 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.1%/51.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 49 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/06/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/06/2017 | Good |
| 16/06/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/06/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/06/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 53 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |