Queen's Park Academy
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Queen's Park Academy is a primary school in Bedford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 24th of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2022, report published 23 June 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2022
Pupils at this school feel part of a happy, caring community. They say that everyone is welcome here. Pupils follow the school rules 'be safe, be kind, be ready to learn' throughout the day. They behave well in lessons and at play time. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that teachers will quickly resolve any problems. They feel safe. Pupils enjoy their lessons. Everyone is keen to do well and 'SHINE' in lessons. This means they are ready to work hard and learn. From Nursery to Year 6, everyone learns to work together in harmony. Pupils pay attention in class and help each other with their learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get carefully planned support and help. Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. They learn about different religions, lifestyles and cultures. Through the school council, pupils raise money for a range of different charities. Older pupils enjoy the many opportunities to take responsibility, such as the Eco Warriors who take special care of the school environment. They also enjoy looking after younger pupils as play leaders.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the planned curriculum is not yet securely in place. In these subjects, staff training and assessment processes are not as well established as they are in other subjects. Leaders' monitoring is less well developed than elsewhere in the school's curriculum. As a result, leaders do not know precisely how well pupils are faring in these few subjects. Leaders should ensure that planning, training and monitoring help staff deliver all subjects to the same high standards. This should be done in a way which is mindful of teachers' workload.
- Systems to monitor absence are used to support and challenge parents whose children are frequently absent. However, persistent absence is still too high for some pupils. These pupils miss out on learning. Leaders should use their analysis of absence information to further refine their strategies and use of funding to reduce persistent absence.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
446 pupils on roll, with places for 375
Schools near Queen's Park Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Priory Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Polam School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Bolton
- Phone
- 01234352901
- Address
- Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4HA
- Local authority
- Bedford
- URN
- 136660
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.