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Queen's Park Academy

Bedford, MK40 4HAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#10,972
of 13,686 nationally

About Queen's Park Academy

Queen's Park Academy is a state primary school in Bedford, run by headteacher Emma Bolton, and it sits within a local authority where competition for school places is noticeable. Among the 54 primary schools in Bedford, it ranks 31st, placing it in the bottom half of the LA table. The top-performing peers in the area — Thurleigh Primary School, Sharnbrook Primary, and Harrold Primary Academy — all achieve higher ranking scores, so parents comparing options will find those schools ahead on the local league table. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Great Denham Primary School, just 1.2 km away. Queen's Park itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2022, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2019. The school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 81 applications for 58 places, with 57 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.4. That suggests strong local demand, even if the school isn't among the LA's top-ranked primaries.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 4HA
HeadteacherEmma Bolton
Local AuthorityBedford
Number of Pupils449
Free School Meals (FSM)32.3%
School Capacity449 / 375 (120% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 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, 23 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersNetballTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:30-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen's Park Academy

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