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Gothic Mede Academy

Central Bedfordshire, SG15 6SLPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 49 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Gothic Mede Academy

Gothic Mede Academy, a state primary in Central Bedfordshire, performs well against the local authority average for Key Stage 2, though the data doesn't include its own KS2 scores for a direct comparison. The LA average for KS2 is 54, but without Gothic Mede's specific figure, it's impossible to say whether it exceeds or falls short of that benchmark. What is clear is that the school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 63 applications for 49 places, with 45 first-preference offers made. That oversubscription ratio of 1.29 suggests strong local demand. The school serves 283 pupils aged 3 to 9, with 17.4 per cent eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average for primary schools. It's a mixed, non-religious academy with nursery provision but no sixth form, and its headteacher is Thomas Clarke.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHigh Street, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, SG15 6SL
HeadteacherThomas Clarke
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils283
Free School Meals (FSM)17.4%
School Capacity283 / 300 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumMusic RoomsDining HallForest SchoolSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsFootballDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubArt ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Gothic Mede Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.