# Great Ouse Primary Academy — Bedford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Chris Payne

## Contact

- **Address:** Great Ouse Primary Academy, Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, MK40 4TJ
- **Phone:** 01234 907890
- **Website:** https://www.greatouse.beds.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bedford/great-ouse-primary-academy-18922

## About

Great Ouse Primary Academy is a nurturing, high-achieving environment where every child can thrive. We aim to provide a broad and balanced education for the children through the teaching of the curriculum. Our dedicated team of teachers, support staff, and leaders work together to create a high-quality learning environment.

## Official rankings

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

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A wonderful school experience for our son: We have been absolutely delighted with Great Ouse Primary Academy. The teachers are caring and supportive, the facilities are excellent and the values of the school really shine through. Our son has thrived here and we feel so grateful to have found such a wonderful school. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great Ouse Primary is a lovely school: We have been really happy with Great Ouse Primary Academy. The teachers are supportive and the school has a great atmosphere. Our child has settled in well and is making lots of friends. The only reason I haven't given it 5 stars is that communication with the school could be better at times. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — A fantastic school with a great community: We had a great experience at Great Ouse Primary Academy when our child was a student. The school has a wonderful community feel and the staff are really passionate about what they do. The curriculum is engaging and there are lots of opportunities for children to explore their interests. *(Dec 2021)*
- **4/5** — A good, but not outstanding school: We have been pleased with Great Ouse Primary Academy, but it's not the best school we've ever experienced. The teachers are generally good and the curriculum is engaging, but the school could do more to support children with special needs. The facilities are also a bit below average. *(Sep 2021)*

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