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Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.1 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
617
Capacity
900
Ages
9–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.7, placing it in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 80% expressing they would recommend the school. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 19%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality 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. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 22% UK |
Parent View (134 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child is happy
82%
My child feels safe
81%
My child makes good progress
81%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School has high expectations
76%
Progress is communicated
74%
Behaviour is good
72%
School supports development
72%
School keeps me informed
60%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.4%
Black African4.1%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Other1.1%
White Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.03267, -0.28156 · SG16 6AN
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138027
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.henlowacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Henlow Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Henlow Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Henlow Church of England Academy a good school?
Henlow Church of England Academy scores 35.1/100 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.
What do parents say about Henlow Church of England Academy?
Based on 134 Ofsted Parent View responses, Henlow Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Henlow Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
Henlow Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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