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Arnold Academy

Goodgraded 23/05/2023Ages 9–13699 pupilsNone
Bedford, MK45 4JZ
Central Bedfordshire

Arnold Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 9 to 13 in Bedford, within the Central Bedfordshire local authority. The school has around 699 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/05/2023, Arnold Academy was judged Good. Families comparing secondary schools in Bedford can view Arnold Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bedford (MK45 4JZ), Arnold 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.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 23/05/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.7%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.9England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals14.2%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)-36%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

All schools in BedfordSee the full area report for MK45 4JZ