Oakley Primary Academy
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7REOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oakley Primary Academy is a primary school in Bedford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 17th of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 11 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 October 2024
Pupils experience a highly supportive school environment. They know and follow the school values of being ready, responsible and respectful. Pupils feel safe and valued. They know their well-being is a top priority for staff. Children in the early years respond positively to the kind and caring relationships adults build with them. Expectations for pupils' achievement are high. They benefit from a broad, well-structured curriculum. This helps them build rich knowledge over time. They are motivated by knowledgeable teachers who provide clear, interesting and engaging lessons. While there is some variability in how well individual pupils' needs are met, pupils generally receive the support they need to achieve well. The school has a clear emphasis on exemplary behaviour and strong values. Pupils are highly respectful, tolerant and kind to each other. Right from the start of early years, children learn how to sit politely and share an enjoyable lunch together. Beyond the classroom, pupils enjoy a range of activities that help their personal growth. They enjoy participating in clubs such as karate, sports fixtures and community events such as the harvest festival. These help pupils to develop a strong sense of belonging and togetherness as a happy school community.
What the school should improve
- The school does not always provide precise enough adaptations for pupils' individual needs, including for some pupils with SEND. As a result, not all pupils access their learning as well as they could or have the opportunity to extend their learning and deepen their knowledge further. The school needs to ensure that it puts adaptions in place to meet all pupils' individual needs precisely and effectively so that all pupils achieve as well as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Oakley Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 35% met the expected standard |
| Bromham CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Milton Ernest CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| St James' CofE Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Callum Brown
- Phone
- 01234822104
- Address
- Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RE
- Local authority
- Bedford
- URN
- 143561
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.