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Arnold Academy

Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter • Open

Contact

Hexton Road
Barton-le-Clay
Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 4JZ

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
None
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
720
Pupils
699 (Boys: 355, Girls: 344)
Free School Meals
11.7%
Capacity utilisation
97% (699 / 720)
Establishment type
Academy converter
Type group
Academies
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Jul 2011
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
136829
LAESTAB
8234040
UKPRN
10034092
Establishment No.
4040
Ofsted phase
Secondary

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 9 Jul 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
9
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
694
Age range
9–13
Religious character
None
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    9 Jul 2023
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (9 Jul 2023)