Bedford Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9TR |
| Phone | 01234301500 |
| Reference Number | 136085 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1375 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.89%
Girls: 50.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 40.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 143 | 125 | 268 |
| 8 | 121 | 134 | 255 |
| 9 | 105 | 120 | 225 |
| 10 | 116 | 108 | 224 |
| 11 | 103 | 117 | 220 |
| 12 | 47 | 50 | 97 |
| 13 | 51 | 35 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 29.6% |
| White, Other | 20.1% |
| African | 7.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-05-17 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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King's Oak Primary School
Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH |
0.28 miles |
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Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ |
0.55 miles |
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Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS |
0.59 miles |
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Elstow School
Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP |
0.64 miles |
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Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR |
1.03 miles |
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Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR |
1.03 miles |
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Shortstown Primary School
Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS |
1.05 miles |
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Camestone School
Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW |
1.37 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP |
1.46 miles |
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Springfield Primary School
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ |
1.47 miles |
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Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD |
1.62 miles |
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Polam School
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU |
1.83 miles |
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ |
1.84 miles |
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Bedford Road Primary Academy
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH |
1.86 miles |
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Lakeview School
School Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BH |
1.89 miles |
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Goldington Green Academy
Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP |
1.94 miles |
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Queen's Park Academy
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA |
1.95 miles |
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Livingstone Primary School
Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG |
1.98 miles |
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Rivertree Free School
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QP |
2.02 miles |
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Westfield Primary School
Chester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HW |
2.03 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
1.02 miles |
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Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD |
1.12 miles |
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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
1.19 miles |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TJ |
1.37 miles |
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St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
1.37 miles |
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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
1.41 miles |
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
1.64 miles |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
1.73 miles |
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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX |
1.82 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
1.89 miles |
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ |
2.25 miles |
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Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
2.26 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
2.36 miles |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
2.46 miles |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
2.52 miles |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7FZ |
2.71 miles |
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Mark Rutherford School
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX |
2.91 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL |
3.01 miles |
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Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT |
4.06 miles |
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Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Renhold Road, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2PT |
4.24 miles |