Bedford Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bedford Academy.

Bedford, MK429TR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
63.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.43
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.3%
Continue in education or training
35.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 42.0%
Sustained employment
71.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 36.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mile Road
Bedford, MK429TR
Phone
1234301500
Website
bedfordacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136085
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TR
Website
http://bedfordacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,332
Free School Meals
33.8% (450 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
English Attainment 8:
9.4
Maths Attainment 8:
8.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
Ebacc English:
98.1%
Ebacc Entry:
17.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.6%
Ebacc Languages:
48.5%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.43
Progress 8 Range:
0.23 to 0.63
University Progression:
37.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
42.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
36.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
37%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
89 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Progress 8:
0.43 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
83 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
166
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,332 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(24 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Community minded Driven Aspirational

Head Teacher's Message

Welcoming message from Head Teacher Chris Deller; highlights Bedford Academy as part of HEART Academies Trust and the BA Way, emphasising community-minded, driven and aspirational values and high standards.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Academy Dance Academy Basketball Academy

Facilities

extensive and improving sports facilities state-of-the-art classrooms brand-new £12m community building

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum Traditional academic subjects are allocated a significant proportion of curriculum time

Admissions Criteria

In Year Admissions Applications: If you would like to apply for an in-year place at Bedford Academy, you need to do this via the Bedford Borough website. Sixth Form Admissions: For further details about our Sixth Form and how to apply for a place, please visit the Sixth Form section.

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