Daubeney Academy
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Attainment 8 of 38.5 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 38.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 45%
- 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:
- +0.02
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.32, 0.37]
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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 | 109 | 38.5 | — | 45.0% | 22.0% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 79 | 35.6 | +0.02 | 38.0% | 21.5% | 3.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 88 | 36.1 | — | 41.0% | 25.0% | 3.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 81 | 38.1 | -0.54 | 35.0% | 23.0% | 3.4 |
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School information
| URN | 138067 |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Head Teacher Chris Carter |
| Trust | CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | MK42 7PS |
| Latest pupils | 109 |
| FSM eligible | 25.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS
http://www.daubeneyacademy.co.uk/1234400111| DfE number | 4098 |
| UKPRN | 10037039 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 7 Sept 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Publication date | 7 Sept 2025 |