The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 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
- 699
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Peter Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Arnold Academy's Ofsted rating?
Arnold Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arnold Academy?
Arnold Academy currently has 699 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arnold Academy take?
Arnold Academy caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Arnold Academy?
Arnold Academy is in Bedford, MK45 4JZ, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Arnold Academy have a sixth form?
No, Arnold Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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