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Robert Bloomfield Academy

Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5BUSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Feb 2025
Progress 8
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Robert Bloomfield Academy

Robert Bloomfield Academy is a state secondary for pupils aged 9 to 13 in Central Bedfordshire, and it is notably oversubscribed: the school currently has 974 pupils against a capacity of 960, suggesting genuine demand from local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.6%, which is slightly below the national average for secondary schools (typically around 17-18%) and indicates a relatively mixed but not heavily disadvantaged intake. The school is one of only a handful in the local authority to hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted — in fact, it is the only school among 27 same-type secondaries in Central Bedfordshire to currently hold that top grade. The most recent inspection, in February 2025, awarded Outstanding across the board: quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all received the highest possible mark. This continues a strong track record, as the school was also rated Outstanding in its previous inspection in 2014.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBloomfield Drive, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5BU
HeadteacherJohn Linehan
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils974
Free School Meals (FSM)13.6%
School Capacity974 / 960 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

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

Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
GymnasiumSwimming PoolSports HallDining HallScience LabsLibrarySixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsTennis CourtsArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersSwimmingAthleticsDanceBadmintonCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubBook ClubDebateDuke of EdinburghChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: robertbloomfield.beds.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Robert Bloomfield Academy

Robert Bloomfield Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.