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The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.2 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
50
Capacity
140
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
36%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education and community involvement. Although the student population is relatively small at 50, it performs better than 84% of schools in the area, indicating a supportive learning environment. Limited published data may restrict a comprehensive view of academic performance, but the positive parent feedback suggests a nurturing atmosphere for students aged 11-16.
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Last inspected: 16 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School keeps me informed
81%
School responds to concerns
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.0%
Mixed W+Asian8.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Mixed Other4.0%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
White Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Black Caribbean2.0%
traveller_irish2.0%
Location
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51.91410, -0.50669 · LU5 5PX
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN139411
School typeFree schools alternative provision
Websitewww.acb.beds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Academy of Central Bedfordshire rated by Ofsted?
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 June 2015.
Is The Academy of Central Bedfordshire a good school?
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire scores 84.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 The Academy of Central Bedfordshire?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Academy of Central Bedfordshire receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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