Goldington Academy
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Bedford, MK41 9BX
Ofsted
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Our ranking
Top 15% in England
1 of 12 in Bedford
Pupils
958
First preferences per place
1.49
2026/27
Absence
6.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 54.1 | 54.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69% | 64% | 64% | |
| Average English grade | 6.0 | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 64% | 58% | 57% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.88 | 0.85 | — |
88% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Castle Newnham School · 0.5 mi · Report card · Top 37% in England
- Mark Rutherford School · 1.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 38% in England
- Bedford Free School · 1.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- St Thomas More Catholic School · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Bedford Academy · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- Biddenham International School and Sports College · 2.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 23% in England
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The neighbourhood
Goldington Academy is in Goldington (typical home £321,750, crime high).
What is Goldington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Goldington Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Goldington Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Goldington Academy is in the top 15% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.