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Great Ouse Primary Academy

Bedford, MK40 4TJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2033 of 13,686 nationally

About Great Ouse Primary Academy

Great Ouse Primary Academy stands out sharply against the Bedford local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 57%, this school achieves 78% — a full 21 percentage points higher. That performance places it 4th out of 46 primary schools in Bedford, comfortably inside the top 10% locally and the top 15% nationally. The school is also oversubscribed, with 104 applications for 59 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 54 of those 60 first-preference families received an offer. It’s a popular choice, and the numbers explain why: this is a school that consistently outperforms its neighbours on the headline academic measure.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSeaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 4TJ
HeadteacherChris Payne
Local AuthorityBedford
Number of Pupils444
Free School Meals (FSM)19.9%
School Capacity444 / 420 (106% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsICT SuiteArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballTennisDanceRoundersCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirChessFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: greatouse.beds.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Ouse Primary Academy

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