Cranfield Church of England Academy
Court Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cranfield Church of England Academy is a primary school in Bedford for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 September 2019, report published 17 October 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
The core values of kindness, respect, safety and hard work are understood by the pupils as 'The Cranfield Way'. Pupils show these values every day. They behave well. They are polite, friendly and engage well as they welcome visitors to this inclusive school. Pupils love their school and are passionate ambassadors for it. They aspire to join the 'pupil parliament' or to other leadership roles. Pupils thrive personally, socially and emotionally here. The school has established high expectations for everyone. Pupils understand the importance of aspiration and regular attendance. They are encouraged to express their feelings and concerns. Adults are readily available to help. This allows pupils to develop their confidence and character and to feel safe. The school has an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are highly engaged and learn effectively. If they need support to improve their conduct, they receive it. This helps to foster a safe and happy environment. Pupils are enthusiastic about the school's wide-ranging opportunities. These include those offered outside of the taught curriculum. Pupils respect differences, cultures, faiths and values. They understand the importance of online safety and community awareness.
What the school should improve
- The quality of writing varies across the school. Some pupils continue to make repeated spelling and grammatical errors that teachers do not always spot. As a result, these pupils struggle to present their knowledge and understanding confidently and clearly. The school should ensure that teachers consistently correct pupils' spelling and grammatical errors, enabling all pupils to express their ideas with greater confidence and clarity.
Pupil numbers and mix
511 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Cranfield Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| North Crawley CofE School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Marston Moreteyne VC School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lidlington Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CRANFIELD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Munday
- Phone
- 01234750261
- Address
- Court Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DR
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 137853
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.