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Northill CofE Academy

Central Bedfordshire, SG18 9AHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 4 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Northill CofE Academy

Northill CofE Academy is a small Church of England primary school in Central Bedfordshire that, on the surface, looks like a solidly average performer, but the detail tells a more interesting story. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in November 2024, confirmed that it continues to maintain the Good standard it has held since at least its previous graded inspection in 2014. With just 60 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, it is significantly undersubscribed, which is unusual for a state primary. However, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 54, and while Northill's own KS2 data isn't provided here, its parent view scores are notably high: 96% of respondents would recommend the school, and every single parent agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. That kind of unanimity is rare and suggests a school where pastoral care is genuinely prioritised.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBedford Road, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, SG18 9AH
HeadteacherSiobhan Wright
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils60
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity60 / 105 (57% full)

The full report on this school

What 23 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryForest SchoolDining HallGymnasiumSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisSwimmingGymnasticsRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaChessScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:30-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northill CofE Academy

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