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Bedford Academy

State school · Bedford, MK42 9TR
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,375 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,375 ·
Local authority
Bedford Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Chris Deller

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

King's Oak Primary School 35 %
Shackleton Primary School 18 %
Shortstown Primary School 14 %
Elstow School 12 %
Other 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Cauldwell School 7 %
Cotton End Forest School 3 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
80%
LA avg.
52%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
35.4%
LA avg.
44.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
29.37
LA avg.
28.83
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
81
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,375
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Mile Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 9TR
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Telephone: 01234 301500

Email: succeed@johnbunyan.org.uk

Website: http://bedfordacademy.co.uk

Local authority: Bedford Council

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School data & information Bedford Academy Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR
1,375 Pupil numbers
37.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
39 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
81 Number of teachers
31 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
35.4%
LA avg.
44.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.40
LA avg.
44.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.43 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 4
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 115 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 203 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
9.1%
LA avg.
9.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
29.37
LA avg.
28.83
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 22 B
Physics GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 13 B
History GCE A level 8 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 12 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 12 C
Chemistry GCE A level 7 B
Biology GCE A level 11 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Bedford Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
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