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Great Ouse Primary Academy
Goodgraded 22/02/2022Ages 3–11444 pupilsNone
Great Ouse Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bedford. The school has around 444 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/02/2022, Great Ouse Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bedford can view Great Ouse Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bedford (MK40 4TJ), Great Ouse Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 22/02/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence13.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals18.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language32.7%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bedford
All schools in Bedford →St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-SchoolGood · 0.4 miQueen's Park AcademyGood · 0.6 miWestfield Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miBiddenham International School and Sports CollegeGood · 0.6 miBedford Modern School0.5 miEdith Cavell Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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