Robert Bloomfield Academy
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, SG17 5BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Robert Bloomfield Academy is a middle school in Shefford for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 134 schools in Central Bedfordshire. It ranks 19th of 47 primary schools in Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 17 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils thrive in this welcoming and exceptionally inclusive middle-school environment. The 'VOICE' values of vitality, opportunity, independence, community and excellence, are well- represented features of daily school life. Pupils appreciate the extensive personal development opportunities, which build on a wide range of interests and skills. They enjoy school, attend regularly and are motivated to learn. Pupils' achievement and conduct consistently meet the high expectations set. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) flourish alongside their peers. The curriculum ensures that all pupils are well prepared to move to upper school at the end of year 8. Exceptionally positive relationships underpin pupils' success. Pupils know what is expected of them, so they behave very well. They feel safe, trusting the adults in school to support them. Pupils know what it means to make safe choices, including when they play games online. The Robert Bloomfield spirit shines through pupils' kindness and respect shown to others. Over time, they build high levels of confidence and self-awareness. They enjoy the vast range of clubs on offer. Pupil leaders are strong role models. They contribute extremely well to the school community, especially in representing classmate's views when they share ideas to improve the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
237 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
962 pupils on roll, with places for 960
Schools near Robert Bloomfield Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shefford Lower School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Campton Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Meppershall Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Clifton All Saints Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Southill Lower School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr John Linehan
- Phone
- 01462628800
- Address
- Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, SG17 5BU
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- URN
- 136713
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.