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Robert Bloomfield Academy
Central Bedfordshire·Middle deemed secondary·East of England·Academy converter·SG17 5BU
URN: 136713Not judgedOfsted published 17 Mar 2025
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Compare with Robert Bloomfield AcademySchool information
| URN | 136713 |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Middle deemed secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 9-13 |
| Headteacher | Principal John Linehan |
| Trust | BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | SG17 5BU |
| Latest pupils | 974 |
| FSM eligible | 13.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU
http://www.robertbloomfield.beds.sch.uk/View local authority page1462628800| DfE number | 4034 |
| UKPRN | 10033598 |
| Opened | 1 May 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 17 Mar 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
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| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |