The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
14% 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 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
Numbers
- Pupils
- 670
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 16.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Trust
- WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Jeff Conquest (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Woodland Middle School Academy a selective school?
No. Woodland Middle School Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Woodland Middle School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Woodland Middle School Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodland Middle School Academy?
Woodland Middle School Academy currently has 670 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodland Middle School Academy take?
Woodland Middle School Academy caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Woodland Middle School Academy?
Woodland Middle School Academy is in Bedford, MK45 1NP, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodland Middle School Academy have a sixth form?
No, Woodland Middle School Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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