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Cranfield Church of England Academy

Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0DRPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
97 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Cranfield Church of England Academy

Cranfield Church of England Academy is a state primary school in Central Bedfordshire that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local popularity. With 516 pupils on roll against a capacity of 450, the school is operating well above its intended size. Its intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average, with just 6.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 128 total applications for 90 places, with 97 of those coming as first preferences, all of which were offered. This demand is unsurprising given the school’s Church of England character and its provision for children from age 2 to 9, though it does not offer nursery provision. The school is mixed and serves a broad age range, with a headteacher, Lisa Munday, leading a team that has clearly built a strong reputation in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCourt Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0DR
HeadteacherLisa Munday
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils516
Free School Meals (FSM)6.3%
School Capacity516 / 450 (115% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersDanceFootballGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubCodingBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

Source: cranfieldchurchofenglandacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cranfield Church of England Academy

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