Beecroft Academy
About Beecroft Academy
Beecroft Academy, a state primary in Central Bedfordshire, sits at a notable disadvantage compared with the local authority average when it comes to the headline Key Stage 2 measure. Just 32% of its pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well below the LA average of 54%. This places the school 32nd out of 34 primaries in the authority, putting it in the bottom half of schools regionally and nationally. The gap is stark: while the LA average suggests a majority of children hitting the expected benchmark, at Beecroft fewer than a third do. That said, the school’s individual subject scores tell a slightly more nuanced story. In maths, 63% of pupils reached the expected standard and 20% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 102. Reading was similar, with 60% at expected and an average score of 102, though only 15% reached the higher threshold. Writing was weaker, with 40% at expected and no pupils at the higher level.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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