Gothic Mede Academy
94%
Capacity
283
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Gothic Mede Academy
Gothic Mede Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Central Bedfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 283 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Gothic Mede Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Thomas Clarke, it falls under Central Bedfordshire local authority.
Gothic Mede Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 49 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gothic Mede Academy include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Forest School, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, ICT Suite.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Dance, Tennis, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Art Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Central Bedfordshire, Gothic Mede 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 | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | High Street, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, SG15 6SL |
| Headteacher | Thomas Clarke |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 283 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.4% |
| School Capacity | 283 / 300 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
63
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Arlesey
Central Bedfordshire, SG15 6SL
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