Bedford Academy
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Attainment 8 of 42.8 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 55%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.43
- Confidence interval:
- [0.23, 0.63]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 217 | 42.8 | — | 54.8% | 48.4% | 3.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 206 | 43.4 | +0.43 | 49.0% | 48.5% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 205 | 38.8 | 0.00 | 42.0% | 36.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 180 | 40.5 | -0.33 | 46.0% | 22.0% | 3.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bedford for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136085 |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Head Teacher Chris Deller |
| Trust | HEART ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | MK42 9TR |
| Latest pupils | 217 |
| FSM eligible | 37.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR
http://bedfordacademy.co.uk/View local authority page1234301500| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10029936 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 16 May 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 16 May 2023 |