Sharnbrook Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sharnbrook Academy.

Bedford, MK441JL Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.8%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
52.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
21 June 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
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
Odell Road
Sharnbrook
Bedford, MK441JL
Phone
1234782211
Website
sharnbrook.academy/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136470
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Odell Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1JL
Website
https://sharnbrook.academy/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
1950 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,670
Free School Meals
11.9% (199 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
51.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.8
English Attainment 8:
10.9
Maths Attainment 8:
10.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.8
Ebacc English:
99.2%
Ebacc Entry:
30.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.3%
Ebacc Languages:
47.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.17
Progress 8 Range:
-0.01 to 0.34
University Progression:
58.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
25.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
255 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.8 (+22.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.1 (+11.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
30.7 (+11.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.17 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
104 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
209
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,670 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(30 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Accounting/Finance (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(19 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(36 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"excellence, care and opportunity for all"

Achievement for all Valuing People A high quality learning environment The pursuit of excellence Extending the boundaries of learning

Head Teacher's Message

Sharnbrook Academy is a very successful 11-18 comprehensive school located in North Bedfordshire. It emphasizes rigorous academic standards, good behaviour, and excellent teaching and learning. GCSE results in 2024 were well above the national average. The school is part of Meridian Trust and offers extensive facilities, a broad curriculum, and extensive extracurricular opportunities.

Facilities

Library with over 18,000 books 29 computers in the library Professional TV studio for school broadcasts Large, well‑equipped campus

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 (Years 7–8): full National Curriculum including English, maths, science, geography, history, religious studies (citizenship and PSHE), computing, modern foreign languages (French and Spanish), DT, PE, music and art; plus Dance, Drama and Media Studies. Two-week timetable with 25 lessons per week; 60 minutes per lesson; 20 minutes daily tutorial/assembly Key Stage 4 (Years 9–11): core subjects English language, English literature, maths, separate sciences, PE, religious studies; optional subjects including geography, history, and a modern foreign language; EBacc option; up to four guided choices Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form): most students study three subjects from a choice of over 35 courses; PSHE and wider personal development; leadership opportunities; House system and PLEDGES PLEDGES and House System are integral parts of the curriculum

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