Bedford Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Mile Road
 Bedford
 Bedfordshire MK42 9TR
Telephone: 01234 301500

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 11-18)
Type: Sponsor-Led Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010
History: This school arose from John Bunyan School
Trust: Heart Academies Trust
Sponsor: Harpur Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Chris Deller (since September 2018)
Previous Headteacher: Scott McGregor (went to West Park School)
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 81.46 / 31.08
Non-teaching Staff*: 90.54
Number of pupils: 1375
Pupils Per Teacher: 16.9
Sex: Mixed (50% boys / 50% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 37.20% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 24.8%
Local child deprivation rate: 20.3% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 69.8%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 55.7%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 6.8km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Authority: Bedford
Constituency: Bedford
Electoral Ward: Cauldwell
School Number: 8226905

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 21st March 2023 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
The Schools Guide: School indicators | Staff indicators
 
 

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  6. Bedford Girls' School (1.9km) show on map
  7. Peter Pan Nursery School (1.9km) show on map
  8. Cauldwell School (1.9km) show on map
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