Cranfield Church of England Academy

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

Bedford, MK430DR Ofsted: Good Age 2-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
17 September 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Court Road
Cranfield
Bedford, MK430DR

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137853
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Court Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DR
Age range
2-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CRANFIELD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
519
Free School Meals
9.4% (49 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
65
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
519 pupils
2-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Living God's Love"

Wisdom Hope Community Dignity and Respect

Cranfield Church of England Academy is a Church of England academy aligned with the Diocese of Saint Albans Vision for Education; worship is a foundation of daily life; the school welcomes children and families of all faiths and none, and celebrates cultural diversity within a Christian, values-based ethos.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomed visitors to Cranfield Church of England Academy, noting it is a large three-form entry lower school and nursery (2-9 years) across two sites, transitioning to a primary school from September 2026 with first Year 5 classes; emphasises a Christian, values-based ethos and strong partnership with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Boost Club - Young Carers

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Reception intake has a Published Admissions Number of 90. Pre-School attendance does not guarantee a place at Cranfield Church of England Academy. Admissions information is available in the Admissions Policy 2025-2026 and Admissions Policy 2026-2027.

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