The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 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
- 974
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr John Linehan (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Robert Bloomfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Robert Bloomfield Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Robert Bloomfield Academy?
Robert Bloomfield Academy currently has 974 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Robert Bloomfield Academy take?
Robert Bloomfield Academy caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Robert Bloomfield Academy?
Robert Bloomfield Academy is in Shefford, SG17 5BU, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Robert Bloomfield Academy have a sixth form?
No, Robert Bloomfield Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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