Details

Age Range 11-16 years
Gender Mixed
Type Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character None
Local Authority Bedford
Address Orchard Street, MK42 7PS
URN 138067

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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 Date Ofsted 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 2023
Type Score
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
Type Score
Attainment 8 score 38.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 28%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 35%
EBacc average point score 3.42
Progress 8 -0.54

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications 111
As first preference 67
As second preference 32
As third preference 12
Total Offers Made 79
first preference offers 66
second preference offers 2
third preference offers 2
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications 123
As first preference 68
As second preference 41
As third preference 14
Total Offers Made 100
first preference offers 67
second preference offers 7
third preference offers 2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 121
As first preference 56
As second preference 45
As third preference 20
Total Offers Made 80
first preference offers 56
second preference offers 11
third preference offers 1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 116
As first preference 54
As second preference 44
As third preference 18
Total Offers Made 120
first preference offers 54
second preference offers 11
third preference offers 8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 115
As first preference 59
As second preference 36
As third preference 20
Total Offers Made 107
first preference offers 59
second preference offers 10
third preference offers 3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications 90
As first preference 47
As second preference 28
As third preference 15
Total Offers Made 73
first preference offers 47
second preference offers 6
third preference offers 2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree 29%
agree 51%
disagree 8%
strongly disagree 11%
don't know 1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree 33%
agree 49%
disagree 10%
strongly disagree 7%
don't know 1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree 26%
agree 48%
disagree 11%
strongly disagree 11%
don't know 4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree 10%
agree 15%
disagree 5%
strongly disagree 8%
don't know 4%
not applicable 58%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree 22%
agree 33%
disagree 32%
strongly disagree 8%
don't know 5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree 33%
agree 29%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 14%
don't know 1%
not applicable 19%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes 29%
no 71%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree 43%
agree 24%
disagree 14%
strongly disagree 0%
dont know 19%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree 32%
agree 52%
disagree 5%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree 34%
agree 44%
disagree 12%
strongly disagree 5%
don't know 4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree 29%
agree 55%
disagree 7%
strongly disagree 8%
don't know 1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree 21%
agree 49%
disagree 22%
strongly disagree 5%
don't know 3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree 33%
agree 59%
disagree 4%
strongly disagree 1%
don't know 3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree 25%
agree 42%
disagree 12%
strongly disagree 7%
don't know 14%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes 79%
no 21%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin 31.5%
any other white background ethnic origin 14.1%
indian ethnic origin 13.3%
african ethnic origin 12.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 4.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin 3.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 3%
white and asian ethnic origin 2.8%
pakistani ethnic origin 2.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin 2.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin 2%
white and black african ethnic origin 1%
any other black background ethnic origin 1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin 0.6%
caribbean ethnic origin 0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin 38.9%
any other white background ethnic origin 14.1%
indian ethnic origin 13.1%
african ethnic origin 5.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin 4.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin 4.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin 2.9%
pakistani ethnic origin 2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin 2.1%
white and black african ethnic origin 1.5%
bangladeshi ethnic origin 1.5%
gypsy roma ethnic origin 0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin 0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin 0.8%
irish ethnic origin 0.6%
caribbean ethnic origin 0.6%