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Sharnbrook Academy

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Sharnbrook Academy

Odell Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1JL

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Pupils
1,685
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.3%
Attainment 8
51.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2022

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%

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
46.0%
EBacc APS
4.51
EBacc 9-5
19.4%
EBacc 9-4
28.1%
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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

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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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About Sharnbrook Academy

Sharnbrook Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.5. The school has around 1,685 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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 are Sharnbrook Academy's latest exam results?
Sharnbrook Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Sharnbrook 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.