The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 152
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- BEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Timms (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
March 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrange School
Special school · Very close
Bedford Road Primary Academy
Primary · 432m away
Robert Bruce Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 549m away
Rivertree Free School
Free school · Grammar · 551m away
Greys Education Centre
Academy · 734m away
Camestone School
Primary · 741m away
St John's School
Academy · 865m away
St John's School
Special school · 865m away
Questions parents ask
What is Grange Academy's Ofsted rating?
Grange Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grange Academy?
Grange Academy currently has 152 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grange Academy take?
Grange Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is Grange Academy?
Grange Academy is in Bedford, MK42 8AU, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grange Academy have a sixth form?
No, Grange Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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