Arnold Academy
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Hexton Road, MK45 4JZ |
| School Website | www.arnoldacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1582616400 |
| URN | 136829 |
School Census
| Total | 686 |
| Girls/Boys | 336/350 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.0%/51.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 78 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/05/2023 | Good |
| 17/12/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/05/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/12/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 31 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -7.1 |
| Maths Progress | 0.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | 0.0 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -2.0 |
| Maths Progress | -1.0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| dont know | 14% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Ramsey Manor Lower School
(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Manor Road, , MK45 4NS
Orchard School & Nursery
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 0-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Higham Gobion Road, , MK45 4RB