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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.0 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,375
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid overall performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.8, placing it in the top 66% of schools nationally. However, while 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at just 6%. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to preparing half of its students for university, but should consider the opportunities for higher academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 48% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 50% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 86 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.6%
White Other20.1%
Asian Bangladeshi13.2%
Black African7.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.7%
Asian Indian5.1%
Asian Pakistani4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Other2.0%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.11866, -0.45297 · MK42 9TR
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN136085
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitebedfordacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bedford Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bedford Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is Bedford Academy a good school?
Bedford Academy scores 35.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bedford Academy in GCSEs?
Bedford Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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