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Ernulf Academy

Huntingdonshire, PE19 2SHSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jan 2025
Progress 8
-0.44
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
138 1st-choice / 151 places
Ranking
#2,521
of 3,141 nationally

About Ernulf Academy

Ofsted's Parent View survey for Ernulf Academy, based on 311 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 45% of parents would recommend the school to another family, while 55% would not. This split is reflected in the oversubscription picture: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 216 applications for 151 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.43, with 138 first-preference offers made. On specific questions, 55% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 66% felt their child feels safe. However, only 33% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 48% felt the school lets them know how their child is doing. Positively, 80% of parents agreed that their child can take part in clubs and activities, and 65% agreed the school has high expectations for their child. The school's SEND provision received mixed views, with 49% of parents agreeing that children with special educational needs get the support they need.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBarford Road, St. Neots, Huntingdonshire, PE19 2SH
HeadteacherThomas Fisher
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils743
Free School Meals (FSM)31.8%
School Capacity743 / 1,274 (58% full)

The full report on this school

What 311 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sixth Form CentreTheatreDining HallSwimming PoolICT SuiteTennis CourtsLibraryAstro TurfScience Labs

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCross CountryMartial ArtsNetballCricketHockeyDanceRowing

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubModel United NationsCodingNewspaperFilm ClubBook ClubGardeningDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: astreaernulf.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ernulf Academy

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