Henlow Church of England Academy

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

Henlow, SG166AN Ofsted: Good Age 9-16 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 All-through schools

Progress 8 score
49.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.23
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 65.2%
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
11 September 2019
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
Church Road
Henlow, SG166AN
Phone
1462813733
Website
henlowacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138027
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Church Road, Henlow, SG16 6AN
Website
www.henlowacademy.co.uk
Age range
9-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
POPPY HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Smaller 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
583
Free School Meals
15.8% (92 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.0% (41 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.2 (+13.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
73
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
583 pupils
9-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aiming for Excellence"

Honesty Enthusiasm Nurture Love Originality Wisdom

Church of England Academy; Diocese of St Albans; SIAMS inspection (March 2025) noted the school living up to its foundation as a Church school and enabling pupils and adults to flourish.

Head Teacher's Message

A Warm Welcome from the Head of School: Henlow Church of England Academy is a thriving secondary school in rural Bedfordshire, built on Christian values of Honesty, Enthusiasm, Nurture, Love, Originality and Wisdom, with a focus on holistic development and excellence; SIAMS 2025 confirms strong Christian ethos.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Hockey Football Futsal Handball Basketball Netball Badminton Tennis Gymnastics Table tennis Karate Dance Fitness classes

Facilities

Two-storey building with four-court sports hall Modern classrooms Science laboratories Revitalised original buildings including an auditorium (old gym) Facilities for food technology Design suite Central library (Henlow Hub)

Curriculum Highlights

Year 9 curriculum includes Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award Electives in Years 7 and 8 Key Stage 4 offers bespoke GCSE and BTEC courses

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