Henlow Church of England Academy
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Attainment 8 of 42.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 59%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.23
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.54, 0.07]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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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 | 86 | 42.7 | — | 59.3% | 18.6% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 92 | 43.5 | -0.23 | 60.9% | 9.8% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021/2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138027 |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 9-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Naomi Chalkley |
| Trust | POPPY HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | SG16 6AN |
| Latest pupils | 86 |
| FSM eligible | 18.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN
www.henlowacademy.co.uk1462813733| DfE number | 4503 |
| UKPRN | 10037005 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 8 Jun 2025 |
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 | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2025 |