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Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy
Goodgraded 28/09/2022Ages 3–11203 pupilsChurch of England
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bedford. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 203 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/09/2022, Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bedford can view Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 28/09/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence13.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher25.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language8.5%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
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