Arnold Academy

A good academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Arnold Academy.

Bedford, MK454JZ Ofsted: Good 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
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
35.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 1.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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
23 May 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
Hexton Road
Barton-le-Clay
Bedford, MK454JZ
Phone
1582616400
Website
arnoldacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136829
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4JZ
Website
http://www.arnoldacademy.org.uk
Age range
9-13
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
720 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
694
Free School Meals
12.2% (85 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
139
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
694 pupils
9-13

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The best we can be in all that we do"

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Pete Roberts welcomes visitors and describes Arnold Academy as a thriving school with an exciting curriculum and a strong community, aiming for every pupil to leave having enjoyed their experience, developed as a person and reached their full potential.

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