Queen's Park Academy
120%
Capacity
449
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Queen's Park Academy
Queen's Park Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bedford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 449 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (120% of 375 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Queen's Park Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Bolton, it falls under Bedford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10972nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 46 in Bedford.
Queen's Park Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 58 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Queen's Park Academy include ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Netball, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Eco Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bedford, Queen's Park Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 4HA |
| Headteacher | Emma Bolton |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Number of Pupils | 449 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.3% |
| School Capacity | 449 / 375 (120% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
10972nd of 13,686
Nationally
1218th of 1,612
In East of England
32nd of 46
In Bedford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
49%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
81
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford
Bedford, MK40 4HA
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