Holywell School
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School information
| URN | 138844 |
| 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 Michael Simpson |
| Trust | HOLYWELL CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | MK43 0JA |
| Latest pupils | 711 |
| FSM eligible | 17.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Red Lion Close, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0JA
http://www.holywellschool.co.ukView local authority page1234750381| DfE number | 5408 |
| UKPRN | 10038942 |
| Opened | 1 Oct 2012 |
| 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 | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |