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Kensworth Church of England Academy

Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3RHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
15%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#13,610
of 13,686 nationally

About Kensworth Church of England Academy

Kensworth Church of England Academy is a small village primary in Central Bedfordshire with 83 pupils against a capacity of 105, meaning there is some spare room in the building. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.7%, which sits slightly below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively stable local demographic. Despite the available capacity, the school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 16 applications for just 10 places, and all 10 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.6 to 1 tells you that while it is not a scramble, parents who put it first are almost certain to get in. The school has a Church of England character, a nursery provision for three-year-olds, and a headteacher, Sarah Bowley, who has been in post since at least the most recent inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCommon Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3RH
HeadteacherSarah Bowley
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils83
Free School Meals (FSM)13.7%
School Capacity83 / 105 (79% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsGymnasiumDining HallICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballRoundersGymnasticsDanceFootballSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:30-17:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kensworth Church of England Academy

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