Local authority profile and school directory
Total schools
240
Open schools
135
Closed schools
105
Primary schools
148
Secondary schools
26
Special schools
0
Nursery schools
4
Other schools
62
All-through, 16 plus, and other phase types
Schools with admissions data
88
65.2% of 135 open schools
Coverage
65.2%
Latest active admissions cycle per school
Average oversubscription
1.99×
Mean applications per place
Median oversubscription
1.86×
Middle value across schools with ratios
How open schools with admissions data are distributed across pressure bands.
Open schools with Ofsted data
129
95.6% of 135 open schools
Coverage
95.6%
Latest active inspection per school
Safeguarding concerns
1
8 schools with effective safeguarding
Grade distribution for schools on the previous inspection framework only. Report card schools are shown separately below.
Schools with performance data
75
55.6% of 135 open schools
Coverage
55.6%
Latest active performance cycle per school
Average Attainment 8
42.7
Mean across schools with KS4 data
Average Progress 8
Not available
Mean across schools with published P8
Average RWM %
50.4%
Mean reading, writing and maths expected standard
Average School Compass Score
65.2
Mean overall score for open schools with a score
Coverage
100%
Open schools with a School Compass Score
Schools scored
135 / 135
Open schools in this authority
How open schools with School Compass Scores are distributed across score bands.
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240 schools
| School name | Phase | Postcode | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | MK45 2QR | Closed |
| Alameda Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | MK45 2QR | Open |
Authority 19 of 127 in the directory
Summed across schools with latest admissions data in this authority.
Highest oversubscription ratios among open schools with admissions data.
| School | Oversubscription | Applications | PAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husborne Crawley Lower School | 5× | 20 | 4 |
| Queensbury Academy | 5× | 5 | 1 |
| Sutton CofE VA Primary School | 4.43× | 62 | 14 |
| Heathwood Lower School | 3.4× | 102 | 30 |
| Woburn Lower School | 3.25× | 39 | 12 |
| Henlow Church of England Academy | 3× | 3 | 1 |
| Lark Rise Academy | 2.98× | 131 | 44 |
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School | 2.9× | 87 | 30 |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy | 2.76× | 80 | 29 |
| Linslade Lower School | 2.67× | 80 | 30 |
Based on the latest active admissions cycle per open school. Schools without DfE applications and offers data are excluded from aggregates. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
How latest inspections are recorded across open schools with Ofsted data.
Based on the latest active inspection per open school. Schools without Ofsted management information are excluded. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Average APS
30.4
Mean average point score per entry (post-16)
Average education %
84.2%
Mean sustained education destination rate
Average NEET %
7.3%
Mean not in education, employment or training
How open schools with key stage 4 performance data are distributed across Progress 8 bandings.
Highest outcomes by phase-appropriate headline metric (RWM for primary, Attainment 8 for secondary, APS for post-16).
| School | Phase | Measure | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Rise Academy | Primary | RWM | 88.0% |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy | Primary | RWM | 81.0% |
| Derwent Primary School | Primary | RWM | 78.0% |
| Leighton Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | RWM | 78.0% |
| Slip End Village School | Primary | RWM | 75.0% |
| The Vale Academy | Primary | RWM | 73.0% |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | RWM | 73.0% |
| Maple Tree Primary School | Primary | RWM | 71.0% |
| Linslade School | Middle deemed secondary | RWM | 70.0% |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | RWM | 68.0% |
Based on the latest active performance cycle per open school. Schools without DfE performance and outcomes data are excluded from aggregates. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Highest overall School Compass Scores among open schools with available scores.
| Rank | School | Phase | Score | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravenhurst Academy | Primary | 96 | Exceptional |
| 2 | Lark Rise Academy | Primary | 94 | Exceptional |
| 3 | OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus | Not applicable | 92 | Exceptional |
| 4 | Caldecote Church of England Academy | Primary | 88 | Excellent |
| 5 | Dunton CofE Junior School | Primary | 86 | Excellent |
| 6 | Lawnside Academy | Primary | 86 | Excellent |
| 7 | Dovery Academy | Primary | 85 | Limited Data |
| 8 | Hockliffe Lower School | Primary | 85 | Limited Data |
| 9 | Kingsmoor Lower School | Primary | 85 | Limited Data |
| 10 | Ramsey Manor Lower School | Primary | 85 | Limited Data |
Based on the latest School Compass Score (version 1.0.0) per open school. Schools without scores are excluded from averages and rankings.
| Secondary |
| LU5 5AB |
| Open |
| All Saints VA CofE Lower School | Primary | SG17 5ES | Closed |
| Ardley Hill Academy | Primary | LU6 3NZ | Open |
| Ardley Hill Lower School | Primary | LU6 3NZ | Closed |
| Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare Centre | Nursery | SG15 6SL | Closed |
| Arnold Academy | Middle deemed secondary | MK45 4JZ | Open |
| Arnold Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | MK45 4JZ | Closed |
| Ashton CofE VA Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | LU6 1NH | Closed |
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School | Primary | LU6 1EW | Open |
| Aspley Guise Village School | Primary | MK17 8JT | Closed |
| Aspley Guise Village School | Primary | MK17 8JT | Open |
| Beaudesert Lower School | Primary | LU7 3DX | Open |
| Beecroft Academy | Primary | LU6 1DW | Open |
| Beecroft Lower School | Primary | LU6 1DW | Closed |
| Biggleswade Academy | Primary | SG18 8JU | Open |
| Brandreth Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | LU5 5PX | Closed |
| Brewers Hill Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | LU6 1AJ | Closed |
| Brooklands Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | LU7 3PF | Open |
| Brooklands Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | LU7 3PF | Closed |
| Caddington Village School | Primary | LU1 4JD | Open |
| Caldecote Church of England Academy | Primary | SG18 9DA | Open |
| Caldecote VC Lower School | Primary | SG18 9DA | Closed |
| Campton Academy | Primary | SG17 5PF | Open |