Queen's Park Academy
URN: 136660 • Bedford MK40 4HA
Overview
- Name
- Queen's Park Academy
- URN
- 136660
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Bolton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234352901
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chestnut Avenue, Bedford MK40 4HA
Summary
Queen's Park Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Bedford, serving a diverse community with over twenty-five languages spoken among its 449 pupils. The school operates with a capacity of 375 and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where children feel happy and confident. The leadership, under Principal Emma Bolton, emphasizes integrity, ambition, and excellence, aiming to support each child’s development through a rich and varied curriculum.
The curriculum at Queen's Park Academy is designed to be knowledge-rich, enabling pupils to retain and apply what they learn over time. Teaching methods are research-based, breaking down content into manageable segments to enhance understanding. The school also promotes experiential learning through trips and extracurricular activities, allowing children to engage with their education beyond the classroom.
In addition to academic support, Queen's Park Academy offers wrap-around care for children, providing a safe and engaging environment before and after school. The academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, ensuring a secure and nurturing atmosphere for learning.
The curriculum at Queen's Park Academy is designed to be knowledge-rich, enabling pupils to retain and apply what they learn over time. Teaching methods are research-based, breaking down content into manageable segments to enhance understanding. The school also promotes experiential learning through trips and extracurricular activities, allowing children to engage with their education beyond the classroom.
In addition to academic support, Queen's Park Academy offers wrap-around care for children, providing a safe and engaging environment before and after school. The academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, ensuring a secure and nurturing atmosphere for learning.
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Nearby alternatives
- Great Denham Primary School (75.3)
- Great Barford Lower School (73.7)
- Castle Newnham School (71.3)
- Gravenhurst Lower School (70.2)
- Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 375
- Pupils
- 449
- Boys
- 245
- Girls
- 204
- FSM %
- 32.30
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 449 | 245 | 204 | 375 | 32.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 452 | 250 | 202 | 375 | 27.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 417 | 226 | 191 | 375 | 30.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 417 | 226 | 191 | 375 | 30.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 404 | 225 | 179 | 375 | 31.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 401 | 219 | 182 | 375 | 26.80 |
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