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Marston Vale Middle School
Bedford·Middle deemed secondary·East of England·Academy converter·MK43 9NH
URN: 145861Not judgedOfsted published 13 Nov 2024
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Compare with Marston Vale Middle SchoolSchool information
| URN | 145861 |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Middle deemed secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 9-13 |
| Headteacher | Jeremy Heath |
| Trust | CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | MK43 9NH |
| Latest pupils | 571 |
| FSM eligible | 21.2% |
Contact and identifiers
The Crescent, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NH
www.marstonvalemiddle.co.ukView local authority page1234768224| DfE number | 4006 |
| UKPRN | 10067187 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 13 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |