Kempston Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hill Rise Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7EB |
| Phone | 01234290900 |
| Reference Number | 142387 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 834 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.36%
Girls: 46.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 97 | 76 | 173 |
| 8 | 89 | 62 | 151 |
| 9 | 72 | 85 | 157 |
| 10 | 85 | 81 | 166 |
| 11 | 74 | 77 | 151 |
| 12 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| 13 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 42.3% |
| White, Other | 15% |
| African | 9.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.3% |
| Indian | 4.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Caribbean | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-11-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-15 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-09-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.09 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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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.
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| Name | Distance |
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Balliol Primary School
Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER |
0.29 miles |
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Kempston Rural Primary School
Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ |
0.51 miles |
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Bedford Road Primary Academy
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH |
0.81 miles |
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Springfield Primary School
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ |
0.99 miles |
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Camestone School
Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW |
1.16 miles |
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Great Denham Primary School
Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG |
1.47 miles |
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Westfield Primary School
Chester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HW |
1.86 miles |
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Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR |
1.86 miles |
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St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Chester Road, Bedford, MK40 4HN |
1.88 miles |
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Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR |
1.88 miles |
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Elstow School
Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP |
1.91 miles |
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Queen's Park Academy
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA |
1.92 miles |
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St James' CofE Academy
Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BD |
1.95 miles |
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Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS |
2.18 miles |
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Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ |
2.22 miles |
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Wixams Tree Primary School
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
2.33 miles |
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Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD |
2.41 miles |
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Great Ouse Primary Academy
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ |
2.47 miles |
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Lakeview School
School Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BH |
2.48 miles |
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Polam School
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU |
2.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
0.08 miles |
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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
1.05 miles |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
1.08 miles |
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St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
1.6 miles |
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Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT |
1.68 miles |
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ |
1.92 miles |
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Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
2.32 miles |
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Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD |
2.38 miles |
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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
2.38 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
2.46 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
2.56 miles |
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Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY |
2.62 miles |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
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2.62 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
2.89 miles |
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
2.91 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
3.47 miles |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, MK41 9TJ |
3.55 miles |
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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX |
3.65 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL |
4.07 miles |
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Lincroft Academy
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE |
4.11 miles |