Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityBedford
AddressOrchard Street, MK42 7PS
URN138067

School Census

Total 481
Girls/Boys 220/261
Girls/Boys Ratio 45.7%/54.3%
% pupils where English not first language 32.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 134
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
21/02/2023 Requires improvement
05/05/2016 Good
Inspection Date 21/02/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 05/05/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 35.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 32.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 38.00%
Entering EBacc 21.50%
EBacc average point score 3.08
Progress 8 0.02
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 36.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 31%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 41%
Entering EBacc 25%
EBacc average point score 3.22
Progress 8 LOWCOV
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 28%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 35%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.42
Progress 8 -0.54

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications111
As first preference67
As second preference32
As third preference12
Total Offers Made79
first preference offers66
second preference offers2
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications123
As first preference68
As second preference41
As third preference14
Total Offers Made100
first preference offers67
second preference offers7
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications121
As first preference56
As second preference45
As third preference20
Total Offers Made80
first preference offers56
second preference offers11
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications116
As first preference54
As second preference44
As third preference18
Total Offers Made120
first preference offers54
second preference offers11
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications115
As first preference59
As second preference36
As third preference20
Total Offers Made107
first preference offers59
second preference offers10
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications90
As first preference47
As second preference28
As third preference15
Total Offers Made73
first preference offers47
second preference offers6
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree51%
disagree8%
strongly disagree11%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree49%
disagree10%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree26%
agree48%
disagree11%
strongly disagree11%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree15%
disagree5%
strongly disagree8%
don't know4%
not applicable58%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree22%
agree33%
disagree32%
strongly disagree8%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree33%
agree29%
disagree4%
strongly disagree14%
don't know1%
not applicable19%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes29%
no71%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree43%
agree24%
disagree14%
strongly disagree0%
dont know19%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree32%
agree52%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree44%
disagree12%
strongly disagree5%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree29%
agree55%
disagree7%
strongly disagree8%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree21%
agree49%
disagree22%
strongly disagree5%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree59%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree25%
agree42%
disagree12%
strongly disagree7%
don't know14%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes79%
no21%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin31.5%
any other white background ethnic origin14.1%
indian ethnic origin13.3%
african ethnic origin12.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3%
white and asian ethnic origin2.8%
pakistani ethnic origin2.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin2%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
any other black background ethnic origin1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.6%
caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin38.9%
any other white background ethnic origin14.1%
indian ethnic origin13.1%
african ethnic origin5.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin4.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.9%
pakistani ethnic origin2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin2.1%
white and black african ethnic origin1.5%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.5%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin0.8%
irish ethnic origin0.6%
caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Springfield Primary School

(0.09 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Orchard Street, Springfield Primary School, MK42 7LJ

Camestone School

(0.31 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Jowitt Avenue, , MK42 8NW

Grange Academy

(0.61 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: Halsey Road, , MK42 8AU

Bedford Road Primary School

(0.62 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hillgrounds Road, Bedford Road Primary School, MK42 8QH