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Arnold Academy
Central Bedfordshire·Middle deemed secondary·East of England·Academy converter·MK45 4JZ
URN: 136829GoodOfsted published 9 Jul 2023
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| URN | 136829 |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Middle deemed secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 9-13 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Peter Roberts |
| Trust | THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | MK45 4JZ |
| Latest pupils | 699 |
| FSM eligible | 11.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ
http://www.arnoldacademy.org.ukView local authority page1582616400| DfE number | 4040 |
| UKPRN | 10034092 |
| Opened | 1 Jul 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 9 Jul 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
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| 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 | 23 May 2023 |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2023 |