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Sharnbrook Academy

Odell Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1JL

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

51.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.1%
Basics 9-5
58.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

51.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.446.4
2023/2451.146.4
2024/2551.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.090.00
2023/24+0.170.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
46.0%
EBacc APS
4.51
EBacc 9-5
19.4%
EBacc 9-4
28.1%
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
33.26
A*-A Grades
24.9%
A*-B Grades
51.1%
AAB+ %
15.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 186 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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About Sharnbrook Academy

Sharnbrook Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 240 responses), 78% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.5. The school has around 1,685 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Odell Road, Bedford, MK44 1JL | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2022 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Sharnbrook Academy

What is Sharnbrook Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sharnbrook Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Sharnbrook Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 240 responses): 78% of parents would recommend Sharnbrook Academy.
What are Sharnbrook Academy's latest exam results?
Sharnbrook Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Sharnbrook Academy located?
Sharnbrook Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1JL).
How many pupils attend Sharnbrook Academy?
Sharnbrook Academy has around 1,685 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sharnbrook Academy with other schools?
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