Alameda Middle School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alameda Middle School is a middle school in Bedford for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. It ranks 34th of 52 primary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2018, report published 23 March 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
Pupils at Alameda Middle School know that their teachers want them to do well. They understand that expectations of them are higher than previously. They work hard and do their best. They are well prepared for their next school. Pupils receive specialist teaching from Year 5. They enjoy using the science laboratories and facilities for art, music and design technology. This means that they learn to be scientists, musicians and artists from the start of their time in the school. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is calm and orderly. Pupils quickly adapt to the new routines when they join the school. Pupils are friendly, tolerant and respectful towards each other. Pupils are very enthusiastic about the additional opportunities available to them. They can join lots of different clubs, take part in musical productions and contribute to improving school life. This gives them an opportunity to rehearse the skills they learn. Pupils can apply for a wide range of popular leadership opportunities, such as sports leaders or the junior leadership team. They take these roles seriously and use them to give back to the school community.
What the school should improve
- Leaders' carefully considered improvements to the way subjects are taught are relatively new and are not securely embedded in some areas. However, leaders have an accurate view of what is working well and what needs to be done to improve further. Therefore, the school should continue its work refining the way in which the curriculum is delivered, ensuring that pupils build secure subject-specific knowledge in all areas so they achieve consistently well in all areas of the curriculum.
- The school has experienced some challenges in the leadership of provision for pupils with SEND and communication between school and parents has not been as strong as it could be. As a result, some parents of pupils with SEND feel that provision for their children does not meet their needs. They are unclear about why decisions are taken and do not know how best to work well with the school to support their children's learning. The school should ensure that communication with parents, particularly of pupils with SEND, continues to be strengthened and gives them the information they need to help and support their children effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
183 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
720 pupils on roll, with places for 720
Schools near Alameda Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firs Lower School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Russell Lower School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Templefield Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Woodland Middle School Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Maulden Lower School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jacqueline Ross
- Phone
- 01525750900
- Address
- Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QR
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 137249
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.