The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.47
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 128 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,133
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 15.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Young (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Etonbury Academy's Ofsted rating?
Etonbury Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Etonbury Academy?
Etonbury Academy currently has 1,133 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Etonbury Academy take?
Etonbury Academy caters for pupils aged 9 to 19. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Etonbury Academy?
Etonbury Academy is in Arlesey, SG15 6XS, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Etonbury Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Etonbury Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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