79 / 100
Strong
Academic Outcomes
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Inspection
80
Admissions Value
—
Destinations
—
Stability & Context
75
Top 50% of primary schools in England
Top 50% nationally
#5 of 41 schools in Bedford
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Recommended
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Overall effectiveness
Graded 26 November 2023
Quality of education
Graded 26 November 2023
Behaviour and attitudes
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MK45 3BX - Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire
This school is one of 171 schools in Bedford.
Total schools
171
Open schools
85
Closed schools
85
Primary schools
86
Dates reflect the latest GIAS import and any recorded closure date for this school.
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Graded 26 November 2023
Personal development
Graded 26 November 2023
Leadership and management
Graded 26 November 2023
Early years
Graded 26 November 2023
This inspection was recorded under URN 109492 (Wilstead Primary School).
Showing the last 2 inspections on record, including monitoring visits.
Good
School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
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Secondary schools
20
Special schools
0
Same phase (Primary) and local authority (Bedford)