Cranfield Church of England Academy
115%
Capacity
516
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Cranfield Church of England Academy
Cranfield Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 9. The school has 516 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (115% of 450 places).
Ofsted has rated Cranfield Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Munday, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
Cranfield Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 128 applications for 90 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 97 were first-preference applications.
Cranfield Church of England Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 78% recommending the school (91 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cranfield Church of England Academy include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Dance, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Coding, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, Cranfield Church of England Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Court Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0DR |
| Headteacher | Lisa Munday |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 516 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.3% |
| School Capacity | 516 / 450 (115% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
91 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
128
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
97 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Court Road, Bedford
Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0DR
Court Road, Bedford
Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0DR
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