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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford MK41 9BX
Goldington Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 890 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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