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Bedford Academy

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Bedford Academy

Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TR

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,375
Ages
11-18
FSM
37.2%
Attainment 8
42.8
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.3%
Basics 9-5
37.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.4%
EBacc APS
3.83
EBacc 9-5
15.7%
EBacc 9-4
23.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.40
A*-A Grades
15.0%
A*-B Grades
46.0%
AAB+ %
10.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 95 students entered

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About Bedford Academy

Bedford Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. The school has around 1,375 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9TR | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bedford Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bedford Academy

What is Bedford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bedford Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Bedford Academy's latest exam results?
Bedford Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bedford Academy located?
Bedford Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9TR).
How many pupils attend Bedford Academy?
Bedford Academy has around 1,375 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bedford Academy with other schools?
View Bedford Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bedford.