# Goldington Academy — Bedford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 6 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Goldington Academy, Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 0DX
- **Phone:** 1085744
- **Website:** http://www.goldington.beds.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bedford/goldington-academy-12251

## About

Goldington Academy is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in Bedford, Bedfordshire. We are a vibrant and inclusive community where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our ethos is built on the values of respect, responsibility and resilience.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Feb 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Feb 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Feb 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Feb 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Innovative Curriculum and Helpful Staff: We're loving the creative approach to learning at Goldington Academy. My child is really engaging with the Duke of Edinburgh programme and the staff are always available to offer advice and support. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — Previous student experience: The school personally was a great school that I went to from year 5 to year 7. All teachers and members of staff are great there and students are friendly too!! Loads of after-school activities to do and some during the daytime as well. Great place to study for your GCSE too. would recommend sending your children here!! *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Facilities and Supportive Community: We've been extremely impressed with Goldington Academy so far. The facilities are top-notch and my child is thriving in the supportive community. I love the emphasis on British Values and the opportunities for extracurricular activities. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding Education and Care: My child attended Goldington Academy for three years and I couldn't be happier with the education and care they received. The teachers were dedicated and passionate, and the school's focus on mental wellbeing was invaluable. *(Jul 2022)*
- **4/5** — Promising but Some Room for Improvement: While we're enjoying our time at Goldington Academy, we've experienced some issues with communication from the school. However, the teachers are great and my child is happy, so we're willing to work through the challenges. *(Apr 2022)*
- **5/5** — EXCELLENT: Goldington Academy is a secondary school (YEAR 7- YEAR 11) with excellent teaching staff including pastoral care if needed, range of wide options when taking GCSEs including: Travel & Tourism, Sports Studies, Art & Design, Hospitality & Cateering, Health & Social Care and the list goes on.. and of course new & old amazing facilities including an Arts Centre (Art & Design & Dance), Sports Hall & Gymnasium and Drama/Music studio and dont forget the Multi Usage Games Area (MUGA) which is an amazing… *(Dec 2020)*

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