Gravenhurst Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Gravenhurst Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4HY |
| Reference Number | 140075 |
Gravenhurst Academy has achieved an outstanding rating across all key areas in its first routine inspection. The school has demonstrated exceptional quality in education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and management, along with early years provision. The learning environment fosters curiosity and enthusiasm, allowing pupils to thrive, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). With a strong curriculum supported by the Bedfordshire Schools Trust, the school is well-prepared for the challenges ahead, ensuring that each pupil, irrespective of their background, can achieve their potential. Teachers are committed to delivering an engaging curriculum that emphasizes subject-specific vocabulary, enabling students to connect their learning effectively. The school's success is also attributed to its nurturing atmosphere where strong relationships among students and staff contribute to high attendance and exemplary behaviour. The commitment shown by leaders to staff development and well-being further enhances the school's community spirit and overall effectiveness.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 72 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.78%
Girls: 47.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 2 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 4 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.1% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 Sep 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Gravenhurst Lower School | |
| 07 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
| 22 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all subjects.
- Strong curriculum with a focus on key knowledge and vocabulary.
- High expectations for student behaviour and engagement.
- Nurturing and supportive environment for all pupils.
- Effective support and adaptations for pupils with SEND.
- Impressive personal development programme with a variety of extracurricular activities.
- Strong leadership and management prioritizing staff well-being.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Shillington Lower School
Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3NX |
1.13 miles |
|
Meppershall Church of England Academy
107 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZ |
1.59 miles |
|
Campton Academy
Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PF |
1.77 miles |
|
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
High Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, MK45 4BE |
1.95 miles |
|
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School
Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4GP |
2.09 miles |
|
Shefford Lower School
School Lane, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5XA |
2.43 miles |
|
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU |
2.46 miles |
|
Stondon Lower School
Hillside Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6LQ |
2.67 miles |
|
Orchard School & Nursery
Higham Gobion Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RB |
3.14 miles |
|
Pirton School
High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS |
3.28 miles |
|
Ramsey Manor Lower School
Manor Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4NS |
3.42 miles |
|
Maulden Lower School
Church Road, Maulden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU |
3.52 miles |
|
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School
Pulloxhill Road, Greenfield, Bedfordshire, MK45 5ES |
3.54 miles |
|
Derwent Primary School
Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA |
3.6 miles |
|
Arnold Academy
Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ |
3.6 miles |
|
Clifton All Saints Academy
Church Street, Clifton, Near Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES |
3.88 miles |
|
Haynes Lower School
Foresters Close, Haynes, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3PR |
4.01 miles |
|
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Park Lane, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AT |
4.41 miles |
|
Kingsmoor Lower School
Kingsmoor Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1EY |
4.54 miles |
|
Southill Lower School
School Lane, Southill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9JA |
4.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Esland Bedford School
Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS |
1.12 miles |
|
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS |
3.28 miles |
|
Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN |
4.55 miles |
|
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU |
4.94 miles |