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Etonbury Academy

Central Bedfordshire, SG15 6XSSecondaryAges 9–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
+0.10
Above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#1,299
of 3,141 nationally

About Etonbury Academy

Etonbury Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, a significant improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement. The school's Progress 8 score of 0.1 is the strongest in Central Bedfordshire, placing it first out of 16 schools in the local authority and in the top 50 nationally. This score means pupils at Etonbury achieve a tenth of a grade more per subject than the national average, and well above the local authority average of -0.46. The school's Attainment 8 score of 46.9 out of 90 reflects solid GCSE performance, with 64.7% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. Maths is a particular strength, with a Progress 8 score of 0.29, while English sits exactly at the national average. The school's EBacc average point score of 3.88 and its 16.8% entry rate for the EBacc suite of subjects suggest a curriculum that balances breadth with depth.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressStotfold Road, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS
HeadteacherJoanne Young
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils1,133
Free School Meals (FSM)15.8%
School Capacity1,133 / 1,270 (89% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
TheatreLibraryAstro TurfScience LabsSports HallGymnasiumICT SuiteSixth Form CentreArt StudiosSwimming Pool

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

CricketRugbyDanceGymnasticsRoundersTennisFootballBadmintonNetballHockey

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsYoung EnterpriseOrchestraChessGardeningDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:15

After-school care

15:30-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Etonbury Academy

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