Arnold Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 9-13 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hexton Road Barton-le-Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4JZ |
| Phone | 01582616400 |
| Reference Number | 136829 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 694 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.29%
Girls: 49.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 96 | 84 | 180 |
| 6 | 76 | 75 | 151 |
| 7 | 84 | 97 | 181 |
| 8 | 93 | 89 | 182 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.9% |
| Indian | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Irish | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-07-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-23 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-07-12 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-12-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Arnold Middle School | ||
| 2010-07-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-07-11 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2004-01-26 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-07-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-07-11 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2004-01-26 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -7.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ramsey Manor Lower School
Manor Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4NS |
0.19 miles |
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Orchard School & Nursery
Higham Gobion Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RB |
0.53 miles |
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Pulloxhill Lower School
Fieldside Road, Pulloxhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 5HN |
2.5 miles |
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Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4GP |
2.88 miles |
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Sundon Lower School
Streatley Road, Upper Sundon, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3PQ |
2.94 miles |
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Bramingham Primary School
Freeman Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 4BL |
2.96 miles |
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Harlington Lower School
Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6PD |
3.12 miles |
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Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way, Luton, LU3 2BT |
3.16 miles |
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Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
Pulloxhill Road, Greenfield, Bedfordshire, MK45 5ES |
3.28 miles |
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Shillington Lower School
Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3NX |
3.31 miles |
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Warden Hill Infant School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
3.34 miles |
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Whitefield Primary Academy
Stockholm Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SS |
3.38 miles |
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Warden Hill Junior School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN |
3.41 miles |
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Westoning Lower School
High Street, Westoning, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 5JH |
3.45 miles |
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Gravenhurst Academy
High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HY |
3.6 miles |
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Parklea Primary School
Cranbrook Drive, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3EW |
3.62 miles |
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Pirton School
High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS |
3.73 miles |
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Waulud Primary School
Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ |
3.74 miles |
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The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE |
3.78 miles |
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Icknield Primary School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2JB |
3.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
2.88 miles |
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Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX |
2.89 miles |
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Esland Bedford School
Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS |
3.13 miles |
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Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
3.29 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
3.47 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
3.73 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
3.85 miles |
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Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW |
4.22 miles |
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Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ |
4.29 miles |
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Stopsley High School
St. Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX |
4.31 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
4.79 miles |
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The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX |
4.83 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
4.84 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
4.85 miles |
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Houstone School
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX |
4.86 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
4.93 miles |
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Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE |
4.98 miles |