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Lawnside Academy

Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0LXPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 61 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Lawnside Academy

Lawnside Academy in Central Bedfordshire was rated Good overall by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2023, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2017. The school earned Good marks across every category inspected, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This upward trajectory is the most telling academic story here, particularly given that only three out of 95 primary schools in the local authority currently hold an Outstanding rating. For a school that was graded Requires Improvement just six years prior, the consistent Good ratings across all five Ofsted domains suggest a school that has found its footing and is delivering solidly across the board. With 216 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating well below its maximum, which may reflect local demographic trends or parental preferences rather than any quality issue.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLawnside, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 0LX
HeadteacherCheryl Johnson
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils216
Free School Meals (FSM)24.7%
School Capacity216 / 420 (51% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Mar 2023
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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, 23 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersFootballDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessArt ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawnside Academy

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