Bedford Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TROpen in maps

Bedford Academy is a secondary school in Bedford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 10th of 13 secondary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 March 2023, report published 16 May 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

217 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.8

42.8, 3.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths37.8%

37.8%, 7.6 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57.6%

57.6%, 7.2 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc48.4%

48.4%, 7.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.83

3.83, 0.26 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

48 students

Average point score per A level entry33.40

33.40, 1.6 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,480 pupils on roll, with places for 1,500

Eligible for free school meals38.5%

38.5%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language38.7%

38.7%, 17.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.1%

14.1%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bedford Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bedford Girls' School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 14.2
Bedford Free School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 46.5
KWS School1 mileReport card: Expected standardAttainment 8: 3.4
Daubeney Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 38.5
Castle Newnham School1 mileReport card: Expected standard67% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
HEART ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Chris Deller
Phone
01234301500
Website
bedfordacademy.co.uk
Address
Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TR
Local authority
Bedford
URN
136085

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.