Kempston Academy

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

Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EBOpen in maps

Kempston Academy is a secondary school in Bedford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 84 schools in Bedford. It ranks 13th of 13 secondary schools in Bedford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 September 2018, report published 11 October 2018

Overall effectiveness
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

166 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score40.3

40.3, 5.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths35.5%

35.5%, 9.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths54.2%

54.2%, 10.6 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc35.5%

35.5%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.53

3.53, 0.56 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

773 pupils on roll, with places for 982

Eligible for free school meals30.3%

30.3%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language26.9%

26.9%, 5.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.8%

19.8%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.5%

4.5%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kempston Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Daubeney Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 38.5
Wootton Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 44.3
Biddenham International School and Sports College2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.1
Wixams Academy2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 47.5
Bedford Free School2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 46.5

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Paul House
Phone
01234290900
Website
kempstonacademy.co.uk
Address
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EB
Local authority
Bedford
URN
142387

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.