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Etonbury Academy

Etonbury Academy

Central Bedfordshire, SG15 6XSSecondary School·Ages 9-19
Goodby Ofsted

89%

Capacity

1,133

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About Etonbury Academy

Etonbury Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 9 to 19. The school has 1,133 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 1,270 places).

Ofsted has rated Etonbury Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Young, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.10 is above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 46.9. Additionally, ranked 1299th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 16 in Central Bedfordshire.

Etonbury Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 86% recommending the school (274 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Etonbury Academy include Theatre, Library, Astro Turf, Science Labs, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sixth Form Centre, Art Studios, Swimming Pool.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rugby, Dance, Gymnastics and 6 more, as well as clubs including Model UN, Young Enterprise, Orchestra, Chess and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.8%, which is below the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire, Etonbury 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 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

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Apr 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (24 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

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

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (+0.10)

1299th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 50%

145th of 350

In East of England

Top 50%

1st of 16

In Central Bedfordshire

Top 10%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

+0.10Average

Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+46.9Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)65%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)47%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

Ofsted Parent View

274 responses

Would Recommend This School

86%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
23%
Concerns dealt with
61%
SEND support
65%
Strengths95%+ agree
Subject range

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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.

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.

Contact Information

01462730391www.etonbury.org.uk/

Stotfold Road, Arlesey

Central Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS

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Stotfold Road, Arlesey

Central Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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