The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
15% 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 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 711
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- HOLYWELL CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Head
- Headteacher Michael Simpson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Red Lion Close, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0JA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Holywell School's Ofsted rating?
Holywell School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holywell School?
Holywell School currently has 711 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holywell School take?
Holywell School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Holywell School?
Holywell School is in Bedford, MK43 0JA, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holywell School have a sixth form?
No, Holywell School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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