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Sharnbrook Academy
Odell Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1JL, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.0 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,685
Capacity
1,950
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 24% nationally and 78% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 78% recommending the school, although only 25% of students progress to top-third universities. Overall, it offers a solid educational environment with a good reputation among parents.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 51.6 | Top 24% 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%. | 78% | Top 20% 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%. | 59% | Top 19% 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%. | 46% | Top 36% 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%. | 29% | Top 36% 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%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 245 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (240 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
80%
School has high expectations
80%
I'd recommend this school
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
School supports development
72%
Behaviour is good
69%
School keeps me informed
59%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.9%
Other3.9%
Black African3.0%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.22322, -0.55720 · MK44 1JL
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN136470
School typeAcademy converter
Websitesharnbrook.academy/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sharnbrook Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sharnbrook Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Sharnbrook Academy a good school?
Sharnbrook Academy scores 73.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sharnbrook Academy?
Based on 240 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sharnbrook Academy receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sharnbrook Academy in GCSEs?
Sharnbrook Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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