Daubeney Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Orchard Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7PS |
| Phone | 01234400111 |
| Reference Number | 138067 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 561 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.23%
Girls: 47.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 46 | 54 | 100 |
| 8 | 60 | 53 | 113 |
| 9 | 61 | 54 | 115 |
| 10 | 66 | 52 | 118 |
| 11 | 60 | 55 | 115 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 30.3% |
| African | 17.1% |
| Indian | 14.6% |
| White, Other | 13.5% |
| Unclassified | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Report Date | 2025-09-08 |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 60 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 84 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 64 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 50 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 84 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 58 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 84 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 52 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 84 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 41 | 31 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 84 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 49 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 84 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 35 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 84 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 52 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 84 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 47 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 84 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 48 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 84 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 80 | 4 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.5 | 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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Springfield Primary School
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ |
0.09 miles |
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Camestone School
Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW |
0.28 miles |
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Bedford Road Primary Academy
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH |
0.6 miles |
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Rivertree Free School
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QP |
0.77 miles |
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Balliol Primary School
Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER |
0.79 miles |
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Elstow School
Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP |
0.89 miles |
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Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR |
0.96 miles |
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Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR |
0.98 miles |
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Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS |
1.17 miles |
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Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ |
1.21 miles |
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Kempston Rural Primary School
Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ |
1.34 miles |
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Westfield Primary School
Chester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HW |
1.49 miles |
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Queen's Park Academy
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA |
1.49 miles |
|
Great Denham Primary School
Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG |
1.51 miles |
|
King's Oak Primary School
Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH |
1.57 miles |
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Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD |
1.71 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AT |
1.75 miles |
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Polam School
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU |
1.88 miles |
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Lakeview School
School Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BH |
1.9 miles |
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Willow Grove Primary School
Fisherswood Road, Wixams, Bedfordshire, MK45 3TE |
1.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
0.68 miles |
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St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
0.87 miles |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
1.05 miles |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
1.12 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
1.41 miles |
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Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD |
1.5 miles |
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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
1.53 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
1.64 miles |
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ |
1.66 miles |
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Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
1.96 miles |
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
2.12 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
2.37 miles |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TJ |
2.55 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
2.63 miles |
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Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT |
2.69 miles |
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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX |
2.74 miles |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7FZ |
2.83 miles |
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Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY |
3.28 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL |
3.44 miles |
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Mark Rutherford School
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX |
3.8 miles |