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Daubeney Academy

Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7PS

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Bedford.

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Pupils
561
Ages
11-16
FSM
25.3%
Attainment 8
38.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.8%
Basics 9-5
29.4%

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
22.0%
EBacc APS
3.34
EBacc 9-5
8.3%
EBacc 9-4
11.0%
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About Daubeney Academy

Daubeney Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 64 responses), 97% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.5. The school has around 561 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Orchard Street, Bedford, MK42 7PS | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Daubeney Academy

What is Daubeney Academy's Ofsted rating?
Daubeney Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Daubeney Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 64 responses): 97% of parents would recommend Daubeney Academy.
What are Daubeney Academy's latest exam results?
Daubeney Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Daubeney Academy located?
Daubeney Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7PS).
How many pupils attend Daubeney Academy?
Daubeney Academy has around 561 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Daubeney Academy with other schools?
View Daubeney 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.