Kempston Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Address | Hill Rise, MK42 7EB |
| School Website | https://www.kempstonacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1234290900 |
| URN | 142387 |
School Census
| Total | 733 |
| Girls/Boys | 350/383 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.7%/52.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 26.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 204 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/09/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/09/2018 | Good |
| 14/05/2014 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/09/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/05/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 59.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.34 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 19% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 41% |
| Entering EBacc | 17% |
| EBacc average point score | 3 |
| Progress 8 | -0.19 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 19% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 35% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.1 |
| Progress 8 | -0.11 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 174 |
| As first preference | 108 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 138 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 200 |
| As first preference | 137 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 157 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 160 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 136 |
| As first preference | 95 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As first preference | 87 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 122 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 133 |
| As first preference | 87 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 14 |
| As first preference | 5 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 5 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 5 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 231 |
| As first preference | 107 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 42.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 42% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Kempston Rural Primary School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Martell Drive, , MK42 7FJ
Balliol Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Balliol Road, , MK42 7ER