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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.5 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
824
Capacity
982
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 78% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school; however, only 39% of students progress to university, and none to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 40.3 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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 29% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 39% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 36 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (148 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child makes good progress
87%
My child is happy
87%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Behaviour is good
84%
School has high expectations
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
School supports development
74%
School keeps me informed
69%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.9%
White Other15.4%
Black African9.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
Asian Indian4.5%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Other2.7%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.10993, -0.50915 · MK42 7EB
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN142387
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kempstonacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kempston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kempston Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2018.
Is Kempston Academy a good school?
Kempston Academy scores 32.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Kempston Academy?
Based on 148 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kempston Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Kempston Academy in GCSEs?
Kempston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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