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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.3 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
561
Capacity
583
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this school demonstrates a supportive community for students aged 11-16. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are above the national average, with a notable 38.5, only 55% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school is well-regarded, scoring better than 74% of schools in the area, making it a solid choice for families.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 38.5 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 23% 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 23% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
School keeps me informed
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British30.3%
Black African17.1%
Asian Indian14.6%
White Other13.5%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Asian Other2.7%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.11386, -0.48521 · MK42 7PS
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN138067
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.daubeneyacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Daubeney Academy rated by Ofsted?
Daubeney Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Daubeney Academy a good school?
Daubeney Academy scores 74.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 Daubeney Academy?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, Daubeney Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Daubeney Academy in GCSEs?
Daubeney Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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