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Langford Village Academy

Central Bedfordshire, SG18 9QAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#7,977
of 13,686 nationally

About Langford Village Academy

Langford Village Academy is a mixed state primary school in Central Bedfordshire, serving 287 pupils aged 4 to 11. Within the local authority, it ranks 13th out of 34 primary schools based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2. That places it comfortably in the top half of its LA peers, though it sits behind the three top-ranked schools: Lark Rise Academy, Totternhoe Church of England Academy and Raynsford Church of England Academy. The school is led by headteacher Debbie Randall and has no religious character. It is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 87 applications for 45 places, with 43 of those going to first-preference families. The oversubscription ratio of 1.93 suggests strong local demand, and the school is a popular choice for families in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressChurch Street, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 9QA
HeadteacherDebbie Randall
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils287
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity287 / 315 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Apr 2024
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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, 11 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCross CountryNetballCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Source: langfordvillageacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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