Robert Bloomfield Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Robert Bloomfield Academy.

Shefford, SG175BU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 9-13 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
43.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 51.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Outstanding

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
25 June 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bloomfield Drive
Shefford, SG175BU
Phone
1462628800
Website
robertbloomfield.beds.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136713
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, SG17 5BU
Website
http://www.robertbloomfield.beds.sch.uk/
Age range
9-13
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
960 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
985
Free School Meals
14.2% (140 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.8% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
98 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
197
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
985 pupils
9-13

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Community, Opportunity and Excellence"

Vitality Opportunity Independence Community Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Principal John Linehan emphasising the school’s Outstanding Ofsted status, the VOICE values (Vitality, Opportunity, Independence, Community, Excellence), and a commitment to an inclusive, high-achieving middle-school environment.

Facilities

MUGA (Multi-use Games Area) Bloomfield Café Sports Fields Sports Hall Netball Courts Theatre Studio Learning Resource Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Broad curriculum with VOICE values and specialist teachers Development of language and oracy as a curriculum focus KS2 and KS3 structure, including Geography and History as separate Humanities subjects Careers information from Year 5 with Gatsby benchmarks Curriculum hours: 25 lessons per week; two-week timetable cycle (50 lessons total) SMSC integrated across subjects and connections with businesses to contextualise learning

Wraparound Care

Wraparound care and pastoral support including nurture groups, 1:1 mentoring, parental support, and close links with external agencies; supports social/emotional development; tailored to individual needs.

SEND Provision

Support for students with SEND includes 1:1 mentoring, nurture groups, and close links with external agencies; SENCO is Mrs Helen Davies; Learning Plans are produced three times a year; There is an open-door policy for students to share concerns; The site is fully accessible; The SEN policy outlines assessment processes and provision; The approach aims for complete equality of opportunity.

Admissions Criteria

Robert Bloomfield Academy uses the Central Bedfordshire admissions procedure for all students; information about catchment areas and transfer arrangements is provided via links to the Central Bedfordshire and local authority pages; Open Evenings are used to meet staff and learn about transfer processes; Admissions Officer contact details are provided for queries.

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