The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.7
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 9–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 617
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- POPPY HILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Naomi Chalkley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Henlow Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Henlow Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Henlow Church of England Academy?
Henlow Church of England Academy currently has 617 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Henlow Church of England Academy take?
Henlow Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 9 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Henlow Church of England Academy?
Henlow Church of England Academy is in Henlow, SG16 6AN, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Henlow Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Henlow Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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