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St Andrew's School, Bedford
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St Andrew's School details
- Address:
- St Andrew's School
78 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 2PA - Telephone:
- 01234 267272
- Fax:
- 01234 355105
- Email:
- standrews@ standrewsschoolbedford.com
- Website:
- www.standrewsschoolbedford.com
- Authority:
- Bedfordshire
- Gender of entry:
- Girls
- Age range:
- 3-17
- Number of students:
- 312
- Affiliation:
- GSA
- Last inspection:
- May 2000. Read the full inspection report.
General information
Headteacher: Jean Marsland, appointed in January 2000.
Staff: 28 (men 3, women 25).
Background: Founded over a hundred years ago, St Andrew's School educates girls from aged 3 to 16 years and boys from 3 to 8 years. There are currently over 300 pupils on roll, including those in the Montessori Nursery. The Senior School offers a broad curriculum including technology, music, drama, and textiles, alongside the core subjects. Success at Key Stage 3 and GCSE ensures that girls can move on from St Andrew's to a wide variety of Sixth Form Courses. The School aims to achieve the best from its pupils and provide them with a positive outlook and an optimistic vision of their future.
Approach to discipline: Pupils are encouraged to correct unacceptable behaviour.
Uniform: Black watch tartan skirts, grey trousers, navy jumpers and coats, white shirts. Uniform is strictly enforced.
Homework: Average 11-year-old, 07 hours a week; 14-year-old, 12 hours; 16-year-old, 14 hours.
Vocational qualifications: Computer Literacy and Information Technology (CLAIT).
Inspection: May 2000: ?St Andrew's School provides a happy and safe environment in which pupils achieve high standards in relation to their own capabilities. Pupils leave the school well equipped for the next stage of their education. At Key Stages 1 and 2 standards are above expectation in English and mathematics. They are well above in science at Key Stage 1 and art at Key Stage 2. The quality of learning and behaviour are very good. Attendance and punctuality are also very good.?.
Boys' age range: 3 to 9.
Girls' age range: 3 to 16.
Before-school care: 08.00-08.45.
After-school care: 15.15-18.00.
Senior girls: 154.
Average class size (juniors; under-11): 16.
Average class size (seniors; 11-16): 16.
Principle admission ages: 3 plus7 plus.
Gifted pupils: 0.
Bursary pupils: 0.
St Andrew's School Statistics
| Year | GCSE | A-level |
|---|---|---|
| A*-C | Points | |
| 1997 | 76% | - |
| 1998 | 79% | - |
| 1999 | 96% | - |
| 2000 | 92% | - |
| 2001 | 73% | - |
| 2002 | 81% | - |
| 2003 | 81% | - |
| 2004 | 77% | - |
| 2005 | 81% | - |
| 2006 | 82% | - |
| 2007 | 77% | - |
| GCSE A*-C (including English and mathematics) | |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 68% |
| 2005 | 67% |
| 2006 | 67% |
| 2007 | 52% |
| St Andrew's School 2007 factfile | |
|---|---|
| Total absences (% of half-days missed) | 0% |
| Unauthorised absences (% of half-days missed) | 0% |
| Number of 16/18-year-olds | - |
| Number of special needs pupils with statements | 38 |
| Number of special needs pupils without statements | 43 |
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