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Robert Bloomfield Academy
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU, Central Bedfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
974
Capacity
960
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this academy showcases strong performance, particularly with 42% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 91% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 3% of pupils achieve a higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing students beyond the expected level.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (179 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
White Other1.5%
Black African1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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52.03525, -0.34151 · SG17 5BU
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN136713
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Robert Bloomfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Robert Bloomfield Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Robert Bloomfield Academy a good school?
Robert Bloomfield Academy scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Robert Bloomfield Academy?
Based on 179 Ofsted Parent View responses, Robert Bloomfield Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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