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Arnold Academy

Central Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About Arnold Academy

Arnold Academy is a state secondary school in Central Bedfordshire that parents seem to view positively, though specific parent survey data isn't available in the school's records. What is clear is that the school is popular locally: with 699 pupils on roll against a capacity of 720, it is very close to being full, suggesting steady demand from families in the area. The school serves a mixed cohort, with 11.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average for secondary schools. Arnold Academy is a middle school, taking pupils from age 9 to 13, which means it bridges the gap between primary and upper school. The headteacher is Peter Roberts, and the school has no religious character. It is not a boarding school and does not have a sixth form, so pupils typically move on to another school after Year 8.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHexton Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ
HeadteacherPeter Roberts
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils699
Free School Meals (FSM)11.7%
School Capacity699 / 720 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Astro TurfMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreICT SuiteTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsScience LabsSports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

TennisRowingMartial ArtsSwimmingRoundersFootballHockeyGymnasticsBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseNewspaperChoirScience ClubModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arnold Academy

Arnold Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.