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Lincroft Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Emma Appadoo

corporate_fareMERIDIAN TRUST

location_onBedford, MK43 7RE

language Visit Website phone 1234822147

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,007

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Bedford

#1,727 of 3,216 nationally

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Lincroft Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Bedford, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Lincroft Academy is an academy converter in Bedford, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of MERIDIAN TRUST. The school has approximately 931 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45, placing the school #6 in Bedford and #1,727 of 3,216 nationally. 48.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

48.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.4%

Entering EBacc34.40%

EBacc APS3.98

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21.10%

EBacc APS4.44

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.20

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.75

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

27.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.5

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment17%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 55%England 65%

Reading-% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 67% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 71% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -1.5

Write

LA -2.5

Maths

LA -2.1

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

57%

LA 45%

Reading73% LA 56%

Writing85% LA 65%

Maths66% LA 57%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2.3

Read

LA -2.9

-3.1 to -1.5

0.2

Write

LA -2.4

-0.6 to 1

-3.3

Maths

LA -2.7

-4 to -2.6

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 December 2024

Inspection Report

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23 February 2022

Inspection Report

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04 July 2017

Inspection Report

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27 June 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-12-03

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-02-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-07-04

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-06-27

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.9%(36 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 931 pupils. During this period, there were 51 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	931	51	5.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	945	84	8.9%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	957	70	7.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	959	65	6.8%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	974	87	8.9%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	995	77	7.7%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,007	100	9.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,008	67	6.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	988	44	4.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	993	37	3.7%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,000	33	3.3%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	945	22	2.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	945	4	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	945	19	2.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	882	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	882	18	2.0%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	887	40	4.5%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	691	15	2.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	694	23	3.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	684	13	1.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	698	4	0.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	698	3	0.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	687	6	0.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	874	2	0.2%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	880	3	0.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	883	6	0.7%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 45 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree48%

disagree19%

strongly disagree10%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree17%

agree40%

disagree28%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree26%

agree24%

disagree16%

strongly disagree17%

don't know1%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes38%

no62%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree25%

agree24%

disagree18%

strongly disagree29%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree31%

agree47%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree44%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree29%

agree47%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree52%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree52%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree19%

agree43%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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