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Kempston Academy

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Kempston Academy

Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EB

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
824
Ages
11-18
FSM
28.9%
Attainment 8
40.3
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.2%
Basics 9-5
34.9%

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
35.5%
EBacc APS
3.52
EBacc 9-5
10.2%
EBacc 9-4
13.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
0.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 24 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Kempston Academy

Kempston Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.3. The school has around 824 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hill Rise, Bedford, MK42 7EB | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Sept 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Kempston Academy

What is Kempston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kempston Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Kempston Academy's latest exam results?
Kempston Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Kempston Academy located?
Kempston Academy is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7EB).
How many pupils attend Kempston Academy?
Kempston Academy has around 824 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kempston Academy with other schools?
View Kempston 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.