Bedmond Academy
47%
Capacity
113
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Bedmond Academy
Bedmond Academy is a small primary school in Three Rivers that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 27 applications for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.93 — meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. All 14 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, those who put it first stand a fair chance. The school has capacity for 240 pupils but currently has only 113 on roll, so it is operating well below its maximum. That small size may be part of its appeal, as is the range of facilities on offer: an art studio, sports hall, sensory room, outdoor playground and even a chapel. The headteacher is Lora Grant, and the school is non-religious in character.
Academically, Bedmond Academy was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2022, a significant improvement from its previous rating of Inadequate in 2016. The inspection gave Good marks across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake, with 35% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. While the data does not include specific KS2 SATs results for the school, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Hertfordshire is 64%, which provides a useful benchmark. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary, and it offers nursery provision for children from age three.
Bedmond Academy provides a solid range of SEND support, with provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, visual impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school runs a variety of clubs including film, art, book, choir, coding and eco club, and offers sports such as rounders, football, cricket, cross country, athletics and gymnastics. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated primary school is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, 4.2 km away. This is a school that suits families who value a smaller setting with strong SEND support and a clear upward trajectory in its Ofsted ratings, and who are comfortable with a non-faith environment in a village context.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Meadow Way, Abbots Langley, Three Rivers, WD5 0RD |
| Headteacher | Lora Grant |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 113 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.0% |
| School Capacity | 113 / 240 (47% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British63.7%
- Mixed13.4%
- Asian5.4%
- White (other)1.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
448 mstraight line
Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2026/27. Check your address below.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Cutoff distances vary year to year and apply only to applicants who reach the distance criterion. Faith, sibling, and SEND priorities take precedence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bedmond Academy
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Contact Information
Meadow Way, Abbots Langley
Three Rivers, WD5 0RD
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