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Woodland Middle School Academy

Goodgraded 17/05/2023Ages 9–13670 pupilsDoes not apply
Bedford, MK45 1NP
Central Bedfordshire

Woodland Middle School Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 9 to 13 in Bedford, within the Central Bedfordshire local authority. The school has around 670 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/05/2023, Woodland Middle School Academy was judged Good. Families comparing secondary schools in Bedford can view Woodland Middle School Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bedford (MK45 1NP), Woodland Middle School Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence19.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher22.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals18.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.0%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-52%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in BedfordSee the full area report for MK45 1NP