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Goldington Academy

Haylands Way, Bedford, MK41 9BX

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Pupils
942
Ages
11-16
FSM
22.7%
Attainment 8
54.2
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
32.9%
Basics 9-5
63.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
56.5%
EBacc APS
4.96
EBacc 9-5
29.4%
EBacc 9-4
41.8%
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About Goldington Academy

Goldington Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.2. The school has around 942 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Haylands Way, Bedford, MK41 9BX | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Goldington Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Goldington Academy

What is Goldington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Goldington Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Goldington Academy's latest exam results?
Goldington Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Goldington Academy located?
Goldington Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK41 9BX).
How many pupils attend Goldington Academy?
Goldington Academy has around 942 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Goldington Academy with other schools?
View Goldington Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bedford.