Marston Vale Middle School

A not judged academy converter school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Marston Vale Middle School.

Bedford, MK439NH Ofsted: Not Judged Age 9-13 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

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
32.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 38.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
The Crescent
Stewartby
Bedford, MK439NH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145861
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
The Crescent, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9NH
Age range
9-13
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
609 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
599
Free School Meals
23.2% (139 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.8% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
60 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
120
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
599 pupils
9-13

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire, Achieve, Empower"

Ready Respectful Responsible

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Marston Vale Middle School. The school emphasizes the core values Ready, Respectful, and Responsible; aims to provide an outstanding curriculum and learning experience; part of the Chiltern Learning Trust.

Facilities

Lettings information for use of school facilities outside hours (email [email protected])

Admissions Criteria

In-year Admissions are handled by the school with Bedford Borough Council. For September 2026 transfer to Marston Vale Middle School, the birth date range is 01/09/2016 to 31/08/2017. Closing date: 15 January 2026. National Offer Day: 16 April 2026. Contact the school at 01234 768224 or [email protected]; Bedford Borough Council handles admissions.