The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 720
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- ALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Jacqueline Ross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Location
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Alameda Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Alameda Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alameda Middle School?
Alameda Middle School currently has 720 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alameda Middle School take?
Alameda Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Alameda Middle School?
Alameda Middle School is in Bedford, MK45 2QR, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alameda Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Alameda Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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